Glendorgal Coast Path

Glendorgal Coast Path Protecting historic coastal access around Glendorgal Headland, from Porth Beach to Lusty Glaze.

10/08/2026

GLENDORGAL UPDATE – OUR DMMO APPLICATION HAS BEEN VALIDATED

Some good news today.

Cornwall Council has now formally validated our application to have the public footpaths at Glendorgal added to the Definitive Map.

The application has been given the official reference WCA 961.

This is separate from our Town & Village Green application, which unfortunately cannot currently proceed because of a legal “trigger event” created when the planning application for the site was published in 2024.

While we’re obviously disappointed about that part of the campaign, the main Rights of Way case continues.

The DMMO process is about establishing whether the routes across and around Glendorgal have acquired public rights through historic and/or long-standing public use.

That’s why all the evidence people have provided — memories of walking the paths, witness statements, old photographs, maps and historical records — is so important.

WCA 961 is now officially underway.

We will continue gathering evidence, researching the history and looking at every available option to protect public access at Glendorgal.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this so far. We push on.

10/08/2026

GLENDORGAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

We wanted to update everyone on an important development in our campaign.

As many of you know, alongside our application to have the historic paths across Glendorgal formally recognised as public rights of way, we also submitted an application for the headland to be considered for registration as a Town or Village Green.

Unfortunately, Cornwall Council has now informed us that this application cannot currently proceed because its Planning department has identified what is legally known as a “Trigger Event” affecting the land.

In simple terms, certain events within the planning system can prevent land from being registered as a Town or Village Green.

We are disappointed to lose this avenue at this stage.

However, we have asked Cornwall Council for full details of the Trigger Event, including exactly what it is, when it occurred and the relevant planning reference. Once we have that information, we will look carefully at the position and whether there are any options available to us.

But importantly — our DMMO application continues.

Cornwall Council has specifically confirmed that this decision “does not affect the DMMO application in any way.”

This is the application seeking formal recognition of the historic public walking routes across Glendorgal as public rights of way.

So we push on.

The incredible collection of user evidence, old photographs, maps, newspaper reports, books and other historical material that people have helped us gather remains extremely important to that case.

And we’re still finding more.

Please continue sending us anything you discover showing people walking across Glendorgal or referring to paths, public access or use of the headland. Further documentary evidence can still be added to our DMMO case while it is being considered.

We’re obviously disappointed that one avenue has been blocked, but the campaign hasn’t stopped.

The DMMO continues, we’re looking at our options regarding the Town or Village Green, and we push on.

Thank you, as always, for the incredible support. ❤️

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ANOTHER PIECE OF THE GLENDORGAL STORYA huge thank you to Sara Bentley, who sent us this fascinating extract from Old New...
07/08/2026

ANOTHER PIECE OF THE GLENDORGAL STORY

A huge thank you to Sara Bentley, who sent us this fascinating extract from Old Newquay by Wilfred J. Lukes.

It contains a particularly interesting historical reference to the paths around Glendorgal and Porth.

The account describes:

“Pedestrians using the footpath, through these fields…”

It then records how Sir Richard Tangye replaced what was described as a dangerous stile with an iron wicket gate “for the convenience of the public.”

But perhaps the most interesting sentence for us is:

“All the wicket gates along the footpath from Glendorgal Lodge to Porth… were provided by Sir Richard Tangye and erected at his expense.”

We want to be careful not to claim that any single historical document proves our case – that is for Cornwall Council to determine through the Definitive Map Modification Order process.

However, this is another potentially valuable piece of documentary evidence.

It describes pedestrians using “the footpath”, specifically refers to a footpath running from Glendorgal Lodge to Porth, and records improvements being made for the convenience of the public.

Importantly, although the extract mentions the consent of the Duchy authorities, the wording relates to the replacement of the stile with a wicket gate. It does not state that public use of the footpath itself was by permission.

This will now be passed to Cornwall Council as additional evidence for consideration alongside the maps, photographs, newspaper reports and the many witness statements already collected.

And this is where everyone can still help us…

Our DMMO application has already been submitted, but our evidence gathering hasn’t finished.

As the application is considered, we can continue providing relevant evidence to Cornwall Council.

So please keep looking.

Old books, newspaper cuttings, photographs showing people walking the headland, postcards, maps, guidebooks, family photographs, written memories or anything else referring to paths across Glendorgal, L***y Glaze, Wine Cove or towards Porth could potentially be useful.

Sometimes something sitting unnoticed on a bookshelf or in an old photograph album can provide another little piece of the story.

If you find anything, please send it to us.

Thank you again to Sara for spotting this one and taking the time to send it in.

The more we uncover, the clearer the history of these paths becomes. ❤️

28/07/2026

Could our campaign help others?

One of the unexpected things to come from the Glendorgal campaign has been the number of people from across the country who have contacted us to say they’ve experienced similar situations in their own communities.

Some have lost access to long-used paths. Others have seen beaches or open spaces restricted. Many have simply wanted to share memories of places that have meant a great deal to them.

Recently, we’ve spoken with journalists from the Times and the Daily Mail, who are both working on a wider feature looking at these issues and how they affect communities.

If you’ve shared memories of Glendorgal with us and would be happy to talk about them, or if you’ve experienced something similar where you live, we’d love to hear from you.

There’s absolutely no obligation, and whether you speak directly to the journalist or through us is entirely your choice.

Our campaign has been incredibly fortunate to receive such amazing support. If that attention can now help shine a light on similar stories elsewhere and encourage communities to protect places that matter to them, then that can only be a positive thing.

If you’d be willing to share your story, please send us a private message.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

22/07/2026

Campaign Update

We wanted to let everyone know where things currently stand.

Following the submission of our Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) application, we’ve now received detailed feedback from Cornwall Council’s Public Rights of Way Team.

As part of the process, we have made some amendments to the application forms and route plan. This is a normal part of ensuring everything is as accurate and robust as possible before the application progresses.

Importantly, all of the evidence we’ve submitted remains on file. We now need to update some paperwork, notify two additional landowners and submit revised plans reflecting the Council’s guidance.

We’re grateful for the constructive dialogue with the Public Rights of Way Team and are working hard behind the scenes to complete everything requested as quickly as possible.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us. We’ll keep you updated as the process moves forward.

17/07/2026

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Another reminder of why this campaign matters…Following the submission of our DMMO application, and after sending letter...
17/07/2026

Another reminder of why this campaign matters…

Following the submission of our DMMO application, and after sending letters to both the Duchy of Cornwall and His Majesty The King, one of our supporters kindly sent us these photographs from a remarkable book published by the Cornwall Heritage Trust in 2000.

The book contains a foreword written by the then Prince of Wales in his role as Duke of Cornwall, where he reflects on Cornwall’s unique history and heritage, and the importance of preserving its distinctive identity for future generations.

One passage particularly stood out:

“You will all come to carry an important responsibility for preserving the Cornish way of life, the Cornish language and dialect, the Cornish culture and identity, and the very appearance of Cornwall.”

Those words resonate strongly with what this campaign has always been about.

This has never been about confrontation or individuals. It has always been about protecting a historic route, preserving Cornwall’s heritage, and ensuring future generations can enjoy the same coastline that so many have walked before us.

We have now submitted the DMMO, received support from Newquay Town Council, our MP, and hundreds of members of the public who have shared memories and evidence. We felt it was only right that both the Duchy and The King should also be made aware of the importance of this historic route to so many people.

A huge thank you to the supporter who shared these photographs with us, and to everyone who continues to support this campaign. Every piece of evidence, every memory and every message strengthens our case.

History matters. Heritage matters. Public access matters.

Another important milestone for our campaign. We’re delighted to share that Newquay Town Council has formally written in...
15/07/2026

Another important milestone for our campaign.

We’re delighted to share that Newquay Town Council has formally written in support of our campaign, joining the already received letter of support from our local MP, Noah Law.

We’re incredibly grateful for their encouragement and recognition of the importance of protecting Glendorgal Headland and allowing the proper legal process to take its course.

Following the submission of both our Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) application and our Town & Village Green application, we’ve also written to The Duchy of Cornwall and His Majesty The King.

This campaign has become about so much more than a footpath.

It’s about protecting our shared heritage, preserving generations of memories, and ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy this remarkable stretch of Cornwall’s coastline.

Thank you to every single person who has supported us along the way. Whether you’ve completed a witness statement, shared a memory, uncovered a historic photograph or simply helped spread the word, you’ve all played a part.

The legal process is now underway, but our work continues. We’ll keep supporting the applications, uncovering more of Glendorgal’s fascinating history and keeping you updated every step of the way.

Our Coast. Our Heritage. Our Future.

Another fascinating piece of Glendorgal’s history has come to light…As part of our research, one of our campaign support...
11/07/2026

Another fascinating piece of Glendorgal’s history has come to light…

As part of our research, one of our campaign supporters has uncovered another historic publication describing Glendorgal Headland and the coastline around Porth - thank you JN

The author describes the spectacular caves and coastline before writing that there is:

”…a path round the headland by Glendorgal…”

The publication goes on to describe the route continuing around the headland, skirting L***y Glaze, crossing the Barrowfields and leading into Newquay.

Perhaps most interestingly, the author also notes that a former owner of Glendorgal was less welcoming to visitors, while his successor was praised for not wanting to “keep these wonders to himself.”

Whatever the author intended by that observation, it reminds us that discussions about access to Glendorgal are not new. They have been part of the area’s history for well over a century.

Combined with the historic maps, guidebooks, newspaper reports, photographs and over 100 witness statements we’ve gathered, another small piece of Glendorgal’s story has been uncovered.

A huge thank you to everyone who continues searching through old books, family collections and archives. Every discovery helps us better understand and preserve the history of this remarkable place.

Our Coast. Our Heritage. Our Future.

A HUGE MILESTONE FOR OUR CAMPAIGNToday, at exactly 2:23pm, we officially submitted our Definitive Map Modification Order...
10/07/2026

A HUGE MILESTONE FOR OUR CAMPAIGN

Today, at exactly 2:23pm, we officially submitted our Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) application to Cornwall Council.

It was a moment we’ll never forget.

What started as a conversation between a few local people has grown into a community movement. Today we handed over more than 100 Public Path User Evidence Forms, supported by pages and pages of documentary evidence.

Our submission includes:
📍 Historic maps
📸 Old and recent photographs
📰 Historic newspaper cuttings
📖 Vintage coastal guidebooks
📱 Strava heat maps
🌦️ Even BBC Weather screenshots showing the path in use over the years
…and so much more.

As we carried the boxes into County Hall, the reaction from staff said it all.

“Oh wow… that’s a lot of paperwork!”

Our only reply was that we felt sorry for the scanning team… because that was its next stop!

But behind every page is something far more important than paperwork.

Every witness statement is someone’s memory.
Every photograph tells a story.
Every map, every cutting and every piece of evidence represents generations of people who have loved and used this incredible stretch of coastline.

Handing it over was both emotional and exciting. We weren’t just submitting documents—we were entrusting decades of memories and a shared hope that this historic route can be protected for future generations.

The application is now in the hands of Cornwall Council.

However, our campaign is far from over.

We will continue to support the process, provide any additional evidence required, and ensure this application receives the attention it deserves. We know these processes take time, but we also know that the longer they take, the greater the risk that further development could make restoring this historic route more difficult.

We owe it to everyone who has supported us to keep going.

Finally, thank you.

To every single person who completed a witness statement, searched through old photographs, dug out maps, shared memories, attended events, spoke to the media, offered advice, donated their time or simply believed in what we’re trying to achieve…

This application belongs to all of you.

The hard work continues, but today marks another significant step forward.

Whatever happens next, our community has shown what can be achieved when people stand together with determination, respect and a shared love for the place they call home.

Our Coast. Our Heritage. Our Future

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