Connect Porthcurno with Slow Ways
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Porthcurno’s three Slow Ways are 33% checked
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Walk to Porthcurno from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Land's End—Porthcurno
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Lanpor zero |
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U U |
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Draw me | Distance 0km/0mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Land's End—Porthcurno
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Lanpor one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Porthcurno—Newlyn
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Pornew one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 302m | Descent 349m | ||
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St Just—Porthcurno
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Stjpor one |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 151m | Descent 231m | |
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St Just—Porthcurno
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Stjpor two |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 17km/11mi | Ascent 564m | Descent 646m |
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Collective progress
45% of Porthcurno’s three route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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0/5
3 people have contributed to Porthcurno’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Porthcurno
29km out of 52km have been walked and reviewed
57km of reviews have been shared in Porthcurno
Latest Updates
Slow Ways Cristie added Lanpor one, a new walk from Land's End to Porthcurno
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Lanpor zero, a new walk from Land's End to Porthcurno
Walk this routeThis is a beautiful coastal route, but since it is part of the South West Coast Path it can be challenging, and the whole distance can be a long and strenuous day. Nevertheless it is highly recommended, since apart from the circus of tourists in the Land's End/Sennen area, the whole coast is beautiful, from atmospheric Cape Cornwall to the lovely coves of the south end. There is a very steep descent of steps from Minack to the Porthcurno beach; some may prefer to follow the road round from the Minack car park....
Andrew Davies
Please note that you need to walk down to the lane when you reach Trengothal Farm, turn right, and then climb up into the field on the right opposite the cottage a short way down the lane. I followed the route to Raftra Farm where i decided to take the path going Eastwards (South of Highfields) in order to avoid a field full of cows in the distance....
Lesley Underwood
St Just has 4 pubs and a great cafe, 'The Dog and Rabbit'. Whilst the scenery is stunning, I confess that the visitor attraction itself isn't my cup of tea, and so I took the path to the East of the visitor complex to get passed it as quickly as possible and onto the beautiful coastline beyond....
Lesley Underwood
Slow Ways added Stjpor one, a new walk from St Just to Porthcurno
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stjpor two, a new walk from St Just to Porthcurno
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Porthcurno’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SW3838722598
Lat / Lon
50.04587° / -5.65560°
Easting / Northing
138,387E / 22,598N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Porthcurno's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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