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Marazion to Perranuthnoe Coast Path

An out-and-back on the low coast path east of Marazion, along field edges and modest cliffs to the beach cafe at Perranuthnoe. One of the gentlest pieces of coast path in the west, with the Mount doing the scenery for you.

40 min – 1 hr 5 min

Marazion, Kings Road car park to Marazion, Kings Road car park

Desk-researched / Not yet field-checked

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
96 m
Start
Marazion, Kings Road car park
Terrain
Coast path
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Out and back

Practical notes

Best for

  • First coast path miles for visiting runners
  • Sunrise runs with the Mount in frame
  • An easy leg-stretcher between bigger days

Watch for

  • Cattle grazing the field sections
  • Low cliff edges nibbled by winter storms, with diversions signed where it's worst
  • Hedged sections that hold mud well after rain

Facilities

  • Car parks, toilets and cafes in Marazion
  • Seasonal beach cafe at Perranuthnoe

Season

Runs all year. The causeway to the Mount is a spectacle at low tide but not part of the route — leave the crossing to the walkers.

Parking
Long-stay car parks at the Marazion end fill late morning in summer; arrive early for an easy start.
Public transport
Regular buses between Penzance and Helston stop in Marazion. Check current times.
Conditions
Field-edge path and low cliff top, muddy in the hedged cuts after rain, with a short lane drop into Perranuthnoe.
Navigation
Coast path acorns the whole way. The only decision is where to stop for the view.

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