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    Little Petherick Circular Walk

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    2.5-3.5h
    Distance
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    9.9 km
    Elevation
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    291 m
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    Little Petherick Circular Walk

    The Little Petherick Circular Walk is a great outdoor activity in Cornwall that will expose you to the beauty of the countryside and offers views of several waterways. While out walking the trail, you will make your way along the banks of Little Petherick Creek to reach the edge of Padstow, at which point, you will walk along the edge of the River Camel and make an inland return through a stretch of picturesque Cornish farmland. This is an excellent walking route with a variety of terrain and scenic views.

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    Route Description for Little Petherick Circular Walk

    If you are looking for an intermediate length adventure in Cornwall that will produce some nice views over the water and the chance to stroll through the open countryside, then the Little Petherick Circular Walk will be a great option to do so.

    Setting out from the car park, you will make your way to the northwest, passing through a lovely stretch of forest along the west bank of Little Petherick Creek. Here, you will traverse several bridges while taking in some views across the water, before eventually reaching the south end of the town of Padstow.

    Arriving at the banks of the River Camel, you will head east along the trail and stick closely to the water’s edge, traversing the Little Petherick Creek Bridge to continue on to Old Cove. Once there, you will follow the trail as it heads to the southeast, cutting across the charming farmland to pass through the village of St Issey. From this point, you will cross over the A389 and continue to the southeast, working your way downhill until you reach the tree line. Heading to the northwest, you will follow along the tree line

    Getting to the Little Petherick Circular Walk Trailhead

    The trailhead for the Little Petherick Circular Walk can be found at the Little Petherick Car Park, right next to the St Petroc Minor Church.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Dennis Cove Campsite

    • When to do

      Year-Round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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