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Crackington Haven to Black Rock (Linear)

Updated: March 1, 2026
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Walk Highlights

Nearest Town:
Bude
Distance:
7.00 miles
Time:
4.50 hours
Difficulty:
Challenging
Terrain:

This walk is demanding. It crosses several deep river valleys, requiring you to descend hundreds of steep, uneven dirt and stone steps to sea level and immediately climb back up the other side. The path through the Dizzard woodland can be very muddy and rooty. High-quality hiking boots are essential.

Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe, Pub Nearby

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Dog-Centric Details

Stile-Free Walk:
No
Poo Bins Available:
Yes
Secure/Fenced Area:
No
Dog Water Source:
Yes
Dog Notes:
  • The Cliffs: This route features sheer, exposed, and completely unfenced drops. It is absolutely critical to keep your dog on a lead at all times.

  • Fitness: This is a very strenuous walk with hundreds of steep, uneven steps. It is only suitable for fit, agile dogs.

  • Beaches: Crackington Haven (the start) has a seasonal dog ban in the summer months, but Black Rock (the end) is dog-friendly all year round—making it the perfect place for a celebratory splash at the end of the hike!

EV Charger Nearby:
No
Fuel Station Nearby:
No
Livestock Information:
  • Livestock: You are highly likely to encounter grazing sheep on the cliff slopes, particularly around Dizzard and Cancleave.
Off-Leash Policy:
On-Leash Only
Dog Traffic:
Quiet
Seasonal Advice:
Height Restriction:
No
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About this Walk

This is a strenuous but incredibly rewarding hike that takes you along some of the most geologically fascinating and remote stretches of the Cornish coast. You will walk through an ancient, stunted cliff-top forest and pass famous zig-zag cliff formations before arriving at the southern edge of Wide...

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