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Cape Cornwall & Kenidjack Valley Dog Walk, St Just, Cornwall

Cape Cornwall & Kenidjack Valley Dog Walk

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Dog friendly

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The wild western tip of Cornwall — Cape Cornwall is the only cape in England and Wales, offering dramatic cliff scenery, Atlantic breakers and the atmospheric ruins of tin mine engine houses. The Kenidjack valley behind offers sheltered off-lead walking along a stream.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterKenidjack stream in valley
LivestockOccasional cattle on coastal headland
MudValley path can be very muddy
SuitsAll breeds — cliff path needs attention with exuberant dogs
Best timeSpring–autumn. Winter dramatic but very exposed.

Along the way

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Cape CornwallEngland's only cape — the point where two seas (Atlantic and Celtic) meet. The chimney stack is from the Cape Cornwall Mine.

The route

Distance3.6 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 57 min
Climb↑ 92 m
RouteOut and back

A 3.6 km out-and-back dog walk from St Just, with 92 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 92 m in total

Before you go

StartCarn Gloose Road, St JustOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingCape Cornwall car park, TR19 7NN. Small charge.
By train or busBus from Penzance to St Just (20-min walk).
UnderfootCoastal path uneven — not accessible.
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