Experience Newquay
Newquay Headlands walk
Starting at Newquay Golf Club, head down the path between fairways towards the world famous Fistral Beach. Turn left along the sand dune track winding its way towards the southern end of the beach and the first headland we're visiting, Pentire. Walk along the coastal track to Pentire head affording spectacular views of Fistral Beach in one direction and Crantock Beach and the Gannel Estuary in the other.
We're heading back the way we came, this time walking down the steps and onto Fistral Beach. Admire the surfers pitting their skills against the renowned surf before turning right by the surf school and rejoining the coastal path skirting past Newquay's landmark hotel, The Headland. You're now walking towards Towan Head, our second headland. Here you will find the old lifeboat station (now an artist's studio) and from the top, amazing views along the north coast, past Watergate Bay and all the way to Trevose Head and lighthouse. Continue along the costal path to our walk's end at the harbour, making sure that you make time to stop at the Huer's Hut, a reminder of the once thriving industry of Pilchard fishing up and down the Cornish coast.
Distance? Around 5 miles
Time? Allow around 3 hrs
Amenities? Lewinnick Lodge on Pentire headland, Windswept Cafe on Fistral Beach, Fistral Beach Surf Centre or Towan Head
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