Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Crantock

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Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Crantock

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Porth Joke Beach – Holywell Cave loop from Crantock

02:15

8.27km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Parking

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671 m

View of Porth Joke Beach

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It's a great place to have a picnic and enjoy the sun. Warm turquoise water and a few seals in the sea.

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830 m

Porth Joke Beach

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idyllic beach without much tourism. The view invites you to take a long break.

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1.09 km

Beautiful Cove

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Dream with a view of the sea. Here you will find a beautiful bay with a small beach.

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2.21 km

View of Seal Island

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There is a sign near the cliff, you can get to the edge to the left of the sign on a rock where you get the best views. Take extra care as there is no railing.

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2.83 km

View of Holywell Bay and the Gull Rocks

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The views across Holywell Bay onto Holywell Beach are gorgeous from here, here being the west side of Kelsey Head. This wide and popular sandy beach backs onto grassy, sandy …

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3.55 km

Holywell Beach

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4.24 km

Holywell Bay Dunes

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Here you will find a great dune landscape, through which a path with beautiful plants leads.

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5.75 km

Holywell Cave

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At low tide, you can find Holywell Cave under the southern cliffs of Kelsey Head. Whilst the cave entrance from the beach does not seem very large, if you follow …

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