Porthcurno Beach and Minack Circular
Porthcurno, Cornwall · South West
Quick answer
Porthcurno Beach and Minack Circular is a 3.5-mile coastal walk in West Cornwall combining a white sand beach with the clifftop Minack Theatre and coast path views. Dogs are welcome year-round on the western section of Porthcurno beach. The cliff path sections allow off-lead walking with views to the Logan Rock headland.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
3.5 miles
Time
1h 10m - 1h 40m
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
Nearest cafe
Porthcurno Beach Cafe
Dog-friendly stops nearby
Porthcurno Beach Cafe is the nearest dog-friendly cafe to this walk. Browse dog-friendly cafes →
About this walk
A spectacular short circular walk combining one of Cornwall's most beautiful beaches with the clifftop Minack Theatre and coastal path views. Porthcurno beach has clear turquoise water and white sand. Dogs are welcome year-round on the western end of the beach.
Walk highlights
- ✦Porthcurno turquoise beach
- ✦Minack Theatre clifftop setting
- ✦Logan Rock headland views
- ✦Clear Atlantic water
Terrain
🗓 Seasonal notes
Summer beach can be busy -- arrive early or visit in shoulder season. The clifftop path is exposed in high winds.
🅿️ Parking
Pay and display at Porthcurno car park
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