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Walk 1030 - Fowey & Gribbin Head from Polkerris
| Region | Cornwall AONB | | County/Area | Cornwall | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 8.0 miles / 13 km | | Ascent | 1200 feet / 364 metres | | Grade | moderate |

This walk from Fowey to Gribbin Head, starting in Polkerris, follows the South West Coast Path. The author Daphne du Maurier has strong connections with this part of Cornwall and the route passes through a landscape she was familiar with. With both coastal and countryside sections the walk includes a few challenging climbs. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet 107 |  |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 204 |  |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 2342 - 2.5 miles / 4.0 km away Gribbin Head & Polkerris from Polruan Grade - moderate Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 1031 - 3.5 miles / 5.6 km away Polruan & Lanteglos Church Grade - easy/moderate Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km Walk 1033 - 10.2 miles / 16.4 km away Dodman Point & Gorran Haven Grade - moderate/hard Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km Walk 1027 - 13.7 miles / 21.9 km away Nare Head & Portloe from Veryan Grade - moderate Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 2003 - 17.9 miles / 28.7 km away Cowlands, Coombe & Roundwood Quay from Trelissick Grade - easy/moderate Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km Walk 1104 - 18.4 miles / 29.4 km away Newquay to Porthcothan Grade - moderate Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km Walk 1808 - 18.6 miles / 29.8 km away Brown Willy, exploring Cornwall's highest Tors Grade - easy/moderate Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km Walk 1547 - 19.1 miles / 30.6 km away Trevose Head & Constantine Bay from Porthcothan Grade - easy/moderate Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 1029 - 22.7 miles / 36.3 km away Tintagel to Boscastle Grade - moderate Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km Walk 2007 - 26.0 miles / 41.5 km away Helford Passage & Frenchman's Creek Grade - easy/moderate Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Cornwall AONB This AONB is split into many small fragments. It contains some of Britain's finest coastal scenery, including Land's End ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
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