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Walk 1030 - Fowey & Gribbin Head from Polkerris

Region   Cornwall AONB
County/Area   Cornwall
AuthorLou Johnson
Length8.0 miles / 13 km
Ascent1200 feet / 364 metres
Grademoderate

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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.

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Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet 107
OS LandrangerSheet 204

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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