Holywell and Kelsey Head

Loop over the dunes and clifftops from Holywell to Kelsey Head's Iron Age cliff castle and the cove at Polly Joke.

Terrain

Moderate, with some steep climbs through sand dunes.

Dogs

Polly Joke and Holywell are dog-friendly beaches. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Holywell Car Park, TR8 5PW. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: South West Coast Path Association. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

We don't have a route line for this walk yet. Use the map and directions on the South West Coast Path Association page.