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Pentire is the largely undeveloped headland north of Polzeath, lived on since around 4000BC and now farmed by the Trust for wildflowers and birds. Iron Age ramparts survive at the Rumps, once a settlement, and the scars of silver-lead mining mark the headland. From Pentire Point the views run across Padstow Bay, and grey seals and peregrine falcons are often seen along the coast path. Pentireglaze Haven, a sandy cove with rock pools at low tide, is about 20 minutes' walk from the main car park, which has Pentyr Cafe, known for pasties and cream teas, a sensory orchard with a nest swing and a Changing Places toilet. Reviewers rate the cafe and clean toilets, and advise sturdy boots for the coast path climbs. A Tramper can be booked for accessible routes over the headland. Dogs are welcome under close control, including in the cafe barn, but are kept off Pentireglaze Haven by day in summer.

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PentireDawn to dusk
Pentyr Cafe10:00to 16:00

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The headland is free for everyone. Parking charges apply to non-members.

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National Trust members and Blue Badge holders park free (members scan for a ticket). Non-members pay GBP 2.50 up to 1 hour, GBP 5 up to 4 hours or GBP 9 all day at Pentireglaze, Lead Mines, Lundy Bay and Pentire Farm; coaches GBP 9 per visit. Machines take coins only with exact change; JustPark code 80647. Car parks open dawn to dusk, no overnight parking or camping.

The map pin is the main car park at Pentireglaze (PL27 6QY, what3words mixture.curly.exotic), with the cafe, toilets and orchard. Smaller National Trust car parks are at Lead Mines (SW942799) and Lundy Bay (PL27 6QZ, SW953796). Four 11kW EV chargers are in the main car park.

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80647

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Walking routes5 routes

Pentire headland walk

WalkmoderateDogs, with restrictions5.5 km2hr–3hr

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The headland and car parks are open dawn to dusk; no overnight camping or parking.

Toilets open only when Pentyr Cafe is open over the winter; the Changing Places toilet, which includes an accessible toilet, can be used any time with a RADAR key.

The Tramper all-terrain scooter runs Friday to Sunday over the winter; book via pentiretramper@nationaltrust.org.uk. Beyond the welcome area paths can be uneven, with steps and kissing gates.

Cattle graze the headland throughout the year; watch for signs about livestock on the paths.

Photo: Rumps Point, near Polzeath, Cornwall. Andrew Bone, CC BY 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rumps_Point,_near_Polzeath,_Cornwall_(14532036401).jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. Resized and cropped for display.

Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs are welcome under control, including the courtyard, undercover seating and cafe barn, but are banned from Pentireglaze Haven beach 10am to 6pm, 15 May to 30 September.

Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs may use the clifftop footpaths under close control; trail pages ask for leads where sheep and cattle graze, and farmland may be restricted in lambing and bird-nesting seasons.

Dog walks in the surrounding area: Allowed with restrictions. NT says Polzeath beach, next to the headland, welcomes dogs outside the main season; council restrictions apply 10am to 6pm, 15 May to 30 September.

Leads: Close control; leads on trails with grazing livestock.

Seasonal dog restrictions: Beach ban 10am to 6pm, 15 May to 30 September; possible farmland restrictions March to July.

Starts at Pentireglaze car park, PL27 6QY; 3.4 miles, 2 to 3 hours, moderate, steps and uneven paths; takes in Pentire Point and the Rumps. Members park free.

Lundy Bay and Pentire walk

WalkmoderateDogs, with restrictions4 km1hr–1hr30

Starts at Lundy Bay car park, PL27 6QZ; 2.5 miles, 1 to 1.5 hours, moderate, uneven and muddy in wet weather; toilets and cafe at Pentireglaze on the route.

Checked 2026-09-23

Lundy Bay walk

WalkeasyDogs, with restrictions1.6 km30m–40m

Starts at Lundy Bay National Trust car park, SW953795; 1 mile, 30 to 40 minutes, easy on gently sloping natural paths.

Checked 2026-09-23

Lundy Bay and Port Quin circular walk near Pentire

WalkmoderateDogs, with restrictions6 km2hr

Starts at Lundy Bay car park, PL27 6QZ, SW954794; 3.75 miles, about 2 hours, moderate with steep slopes, steps and stiles.

Checked 2026-09-23

Pentire and Baby Bay circular walk

WalkmoderateDogs, with restrictions5.1 km2hr30

Starts at Pentireglaze car park, SW943798; 3.2 miles, about 2.5 hours, moderate with uneven surfaces, steep slopes and steps.

Checked 2026-09-23