Rame Head Loop from Cawsand

Out from the twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand, along the coast path past Penlee Point to St Michael's chapel on Rame Head, then back by lane through Rame village. Short on paper, with more climbing in it than the map first suggests.

1 hr – 1 hr 40 min

Cawsand, village car park to Cawsand, village car park

Desk-researched / Not yet field-checked

Distance: 8.7 km
Elevation: 239 m
Start: Cawsand, village car park
Terrain: Coast path
Difficulty: Moderate
Route type: Loop

Practical notes

Best for

Short, sharp climbing sessions
Race-prep hill repeats built into a route
Views over Whitsand Bay and Plymouth Sound

Watch for

Repeated short climbs that add up faster than the distance suggests
Lane sections with blind bends and no verge in places
Exposed cliff top around Penlee Point in strong wind

Facilities

Small car park and street parking in Cawsand
Pub, shop and toilets in Kingsand/Cawsand

Season

Runs well most of the year. Summer brings holiday traffic to the lanes, so early starts are worth it even outside race season.

Parking: Limited parking in Cawsand itself; arrive early or park further out in Kingsand and add a short warm-up.
Public transport: The Cremyll foot ferry from Plymouth connects to Mount Edgcumbe, from where Cawsand is a further walk or run. Check current ferry times.
Conditions: Coast path grass and stone underfoot, with tarmac lane sections that have a noticeable camber in places.
Navigation: Coast path waymarks to Rame Head are clear. The lane return is straightforward but unlit, so plan timing around daylight out of season.