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St. Ives

Porthminster Beach – Porth Kidney Sands loop from Carbis Bay

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
St. Ives

Porthminster Beach – Porth Kidney Sands loop from Carbis Bay

Moderate

4.5

(47)

296

hikers

Porthminster Beach – Porth Kidney Sands loop from Carbis Bay

04:17

15.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

304 m

Carbis Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

The white sand and clear waters of Carbis Bay Beach are sheltered from the big Atlantic seas so it makes for a tranquil beach, popular with swimmers. It is often …

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2

2.23 km

St Ives Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great fun taking the train one stop to cardis bay and walking back with kids

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2.80 km

Harbour Beach

Beach

4

3.45 km

Porthminster Beach

Highlight • Beach

With golden sands, clear waters, palm trees blowing in the breeze and one of the warmest climates in Britain, you can easily forget you’re in England at Porthminster Beach. The …

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5

5.59 km

View of Carbis Bay

Highlight • Beach

Be careful on some of the steps on the footpath, these can become muddy and tricky if the weather is wet

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6

5.82 km

Carbis Bay Beach and Coastal Railway

Highlight • Beach

From here you can see at least six separate, beautiful beachs

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7

6.22 km

View of Hayle Beach from the Cliff

Highlight • Beach

Just over the sea with beautiful views of the entire coast before Hayle. Small, covered, descent necessary, but the path is easy to find.

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8

6.81 km

Porth Kidney Sands

Highlight • Beach

Porth Kidney Sands is usually significantly quieter than nearby St Ives and Carbis Bay. The beach is huge at low tide and is dog friendly too.

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9

8.27 km

St Uny's Church, Lelant

Highlight • Religious Site

The medieval St Uny's Church, Lelant, is entirely built of granite and is Grade I-listed. From the church, you experience breathtaking views over the Hayle Estuary and to Godrevy.

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9.00 km

Ann's Wood

Forest

B

15.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

3.51 km

3.28 km

2.70 km

1.98 km

442 m

Surfaces

7.55 km

3.95 km

2.00 km

1.23 km

784 m

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Friday 8 May

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11°C

25 %

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