Sandymouth to Duckpool coastal walk(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
4 km distance50m to walkmoderate
CoastCornwall4.7
The official page lists parking charges only, no admission price.
Non-members pay to park.
Enter the code for your car park in JustPark to pay, or at the machine. Members park free after checking in.
Sandymouth is a tidal beach between Bude and Morwenstow in North Cornwall, backed by sheer cliffs of rock twisted 300 million years ago and a pebble ridge that gives way to sand as the tide drops. It is popular with surfers and rock-poolers, waterfalls spill down the cliffs, RNLI lifeguards cover it in season and dogs are welcome under control. The South West Coast Path runs along the cliff top, with Trust trails to Duckpool and inland through Stowe Wood. Reviewers single out the tenant-run cafe with its view over the bay, the rock pools and the reassurance of lifeguard cover. Tips from regulars: check tide times, because the sea covers most of the beach at high water; arrive early for the lower car park, as the overflow adds a steep climb to an already steep path down; and bring exact change or set up the JustPark app beforehand, as phone signal is poor.
Toilets open April to October. Please check for Sandymouth Café opening.
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Dog friendly
Starts at Sandymouth car park, EX23 9HW; 2.5 miles, about 50 minutes, moderate difficulty, undulating South West Coast Path with slopes, steps and unfenced clifftop; parking at Sandymouth and Duckpool.
Dog friendly
Starts at Sandymouth car park, grid ref SS20390; 4.5 miles, about 2 hours 30 minutes, moderate difficulty, coast path then inland through Stowe Wood and past Stowe Barton farmland; pay-and-display parking, free for National Trust members.
