A beautiful circular walk along the Portscatho coastline

IWN Ramblers: Portscatho Coastal Walk with Imogen

Join IWN Ramblers for a beautiful circular walk along the Portscatho coastline, led by our volunteer walk leader Imogen.

We'll follow the South Cornwall coast, with its sea views and changing landscape, before stopping for refreshments and enjoying a gentler return journey.

Date & Time

📅 Saturday 17 October

🕤 Meet: 9:30am

🥾 Walk starts: 10:00am

📍 Meeting point: Gerrans Car Park, Treloan Lane, Gerrans, Portscatho, TR2 5EQ

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🚗 Parking is free, but the car park can get busy, so please car share where possible.

About the Walk

This 4-mile circular walk begins by heading towards Portscatho and following the coastal path.

The first half is the more challenging part of the walk, with several ups and downs along the coast path and a few stiles. If there has been wet weather, some sections may also be muddy.

We'll stop at Thirstea Café around the halfway point for a well-earned break and refreshments.

The return journey is much gentler, following a very quiet tarmac road back towards Gerrans.

Distance & Difficulty

Distance: Approximately 4 miles

Duration: Up to 2.5 hours, including our café stop

Terrain: Coastal paths, some inclines and declines, stiles and a gentle tarmac return

There are no particularly difficult climbs, but the first half requires a reasonable level of mobility due to the uneven coastal terrain, ups and downs and stiles.

Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Moderate (3/5)

Some uneven coastal terrain, inclines and stiles. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is recommended.

Sturdy walking shoes or boots are recommended, particularly if the weather has been wet.

Refreshments & Facilities

☕ We'll stop at Thirstea Café around halfway through the walk.

🚻 There are toilets along the route, although not immediately at the starting point. Toilets are also available at the café.

Please bring water and dress appropriately for the weather.

Walk Leader

Imogen Callaway

💚 Booking is essential. We look forward to exploring another beautiful part of Cornwall together.

Picture Portscatho by Philip Halling

If you have any questions, accessibility concerns, or need support getting there or would like to offer transport, please feel free to message us.

Would you like to lead a walk? Let us know here: https://forms.gle/EoBB8HCKxaFZKDmi6 (https://forms.gle/EoBB8HCKxaFZKDmi6)

IWN Ramblers WhatsApp group

You’re also welcome to join our IWN Ramblers WhatsApp group, a space to arrange lift shares, share photos, stay updated, and even connect with others for walks outside of our organised sessions. You can join the group by following this link or you can opt in when booking your ticket.

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Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate information and maintain safety during our walks, participants join our rambler group activities at their own risk. Inspiring Women Network (IWN) and its organisers cannot be held liable for any loss, injury, or incidents that may occur. Please exercise caution and be mindful of your surroundings at all times. By participating, you accept these terms.

Booking & Donations

Please book a ticket for each person attending, so we know how many people to expect.

Many of our events are offered free of charge or on a pay-what-you-can basis because we believe cost should not be a barrier to participation.

If you can make a donation, you will have the option to do so when booking. Donations help us continue providing activities, events, support, and opportunities for women and communities across Cornwall. They contribute towards venue hire, materials, refreshments, volunteer expenses, and the running costs needed to keep these programmes accessible and affordable.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us create welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn, and thrive.

Thank you for helping us keep our community activities open and accessible to all.

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