Glendorgal Coast Path

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

64 Voices. Over 60 Years of Memories.A huge thank you to everyone who has completed our witness statement form, shared p...
08/06/2026

64 Voices. Over 60 Years of Memories.

A huge thank you to everyone who has completed our witness statement form, shared photographs, sent emails, or offered words of support.

We have now received 64 witness statements, with evidence of use stretching from the late 1960s right through to 2026.

Some of the findings so far:

✅ 96.9% believed the route was open to the public
✅ 96.9% were never challenged, stopped or told they could not use it
✅ 90.6% would be willing to provide further information if required
✅ 42.2% have photographs, maps or other documents that may help support the evidence

What has struck us most is not just how many people used these routes, but why.

People have shared memories of:
🐕 Walking their dogs
🏄 Surfing and swimming
📸 Photography and wildlife watching
🌅 Watching sunsets
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family traditions spanning generations
💙 Finding peace, wellbeing and comfort during difficult times

We’ve heard from people who learned to swim there, got married there, scattered the ashes of loved ones there, walked it with parents and grandparents, and now walk it with their own children.

This is about more than a path.

It is about a place that has been part of local life for generations.

If you have ever used Glendorgal Headland, Great Cupboard or the stone steps to Porth Beach, and haven’t yet completed a witness statement, there is still time to add your story.

Every memory helps build the picture.

Real People. Real Memories. Real Access for Generations.

GLENDORGAL EVIDENCE MORNING – YOU’RE INVITEDFollowing guidance from Cornwall Council’s Public Rights of Way Team, we are...
07/06/2026

GLENDORGAL EVIDENCE MORNING – YOU’RE INVITED

Following guidance from Cornwall Council’s Public Rights of Way Team, we are now moving to the next stage of preparing a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) application for the routes across Glendorgal Headland, Great Cupboard and the Stone Steps to Porth Beach.

📅 Sunday 28th June
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 48 Bonython Road, Newquay

We’ve already received 56 responses through our Google Form, along with many more comments and messages from people sharing memories of these routes stretching back to the 1960s.

If you’ve ever used these routes, we’d love to hear from you.

✅ Tea, coffee and cake provided
✅ Forms take around 3 minutes
✅ Maps provided
✅ Help available on the day
✅ No preparation needed

Whether you’ve already completed the Google Form, commented on Facebook, or haven’t contacted us yet, you’re very welcome to come along.

Every memory helps build the picture. Every witness helps strengthen the evidence.

Please feel free to share this post with friends, neighbours and family members who may have used these routes over the years.

We have hit 50 responses on the google forms. This is amazing considering this movement has only been pushing for eviden...
06/06/2026

We have hit 50 responses on the google forms. This is amazing considering this movement has only been pushing for evidence for two weeks.
Clearly a lot of passionate locals and visitors hoping to keep this route in place.
Thank you all and keep them coming. It only helps our case with the DMMO

We’d really appreciate your help.This is not a vote and it’s not about which route people would prefer to use today.We’r...
06/06/2026

We’d really appreciate your help.

This is not a vote and it’s not about which route people would prefer to use today.

We’re trying to understand which routes were actually used historically across Glendorgal Headland.

👍 = Route A (Access Route)

❤️ = Route B (Headland Route)

🥰= Both routes at different times or write both in comments

💬 = Another route (please comment below and briefly describe where you walked, approximately when, and how often)

Every memory helps build a clearer picture of historic public use. Thank you for taking the time to help.

CAMPAIGN UPDATE – GLENDORGAL HEADLANDA huge thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign so far.We have now col...
04/06/2026

CAMPAIGN UPDATE – GLENDORGAL HEADLAND

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign so far.

We have now collected 45 witness statements from local residents, visitors and families, with evidence of use stretching from the late 1960s through to 2026.

What has struck me most isn’t the numbers, but the stories.

People have shared memories of walking here with parents and grandparents, taking their own children years later, surfing, dog walking, wildlife watching, photography, fishing, swimming, quiet reflection and simply enjoying one of Newquay’s most special places.

Many describe Glendorgal Headland as somewhere that helped them through difficult times, somewhere to watch sunsets, connect with nature and escape the crowds.

The evidence gathered so far shows:

✅ 45 witness statements received
✅ Evidence spanning more than 60 years
✅ 97.4% believed the route was public
✅ 97.4% were never challenged or prevented from using it

This campaign is about ensuring the history, evidence and long-standing public use of these routes are properly considered and recorded.

If you have used Glendorgal Headland, Great Cupboard or the stone steps to Porth Beach, please consider sharing your memories.

Every story helps build the picture.Sam Culley

Thank you for your continued support. ❤️

🇩🇰 A visitor’s experience of Glendorgal HeadlandOn Saturday I met Mikkel and Jeppe, two visitors from Denmark who had be...
03/06/2026

🇩🇰 A visitor’s experience of Glendorgal Headland

On Saturday I met Mikkel and Jeppe, two visitors from Denmark who had been walking the South West Coast Path.

After enjoying a fantastic walk along our coastline, they reached Glendorgal Headland and became confused by the closures, barriers and lack of clear access. When they tried to follow the route shown on their map, they were challenged and eventually turned back.

What struck me most was not the incident itself, but the way they ended their message:

“Despite this incident, we are very grateful for the opportunity to walk this beautiful coastal path in your wonderful country. We will be back.”

Glendorgal Headland is not just important to local residents. It is part of the experience visitors expect when they come to Cornwall and walk our coastline.

Thank you to Mikkel and Jeppe for allowing me to share their story.

If you have your own memories of using Glendorgal Headland, Great Cupboard or the stone steps to Porth

REAL PEOPLE. REAL MEMORIES. REAL ACCESS FOR GENERATIONS.We’ve now received 24 witness statements (16 through our Google ...
01/06/2026

REAL PEOPLE. REAL MEMORIES. REAL ACCESS FOR GENERATIONS.

We’ve now received 24 witness statements (16 through our Google Form and 8 by email), with memories stretching from the 1970s to the present day.

The stories are remarkably consistent. People describe using the routes across Glendorgal Headland, Great Cupboard and the stone steps to Porth Beach for dog walking, family outings, swimming, fishing, photography, birdwatching, wellbeing and simply enjoying one of Newquay’s most beautiful coastal locations.

Many respondents have used these routes for decades. Some shared deeply personal memories of time spent with family, watching sunsets, marking important life events, and finding peace and reflection on the headland.

Importantly, 100% of respondents stated they were never challenged, stopped or told they could not use the route during the years they accessed it.

This is about more than a path. It is about community heritage, local memories, and access that has been valued by generations of local people and visitors alike.

If you have used these routes, we would be grateful if you could share your own memories or evidence of use.

Every memory helps build the picture. Every story counts.

AN INTERESTING QUESTION OF ACCESSWhile researching the history of access around Glendorgal Headland, we came across plan...
31/05/2026

AN INTERESTING QUESTION OF ACCESS

While researching the history of access around Glendorgal Headland, we came across planning documents relating to a proposed dwelling east of Glendorgal - ironically made by the same owner who is closing access to the public on the headland.

The documents state that agreement had been sought to allow temporary construction access across adjacent Council-owned land in order to facilitate development of a private property.

That raises an interesting question.

If access across land can be considered important enough to enable private development, should long-established public access routes that have been used by local people and visitors for generations also deserve careful consideration?

This campaign is not about personalities.

It is about access, heritage and fairness.

We continue to gather evidence relating to historic public use around Glendorgal Headland, Great Cupboard and the stone steps to Porth Beach.

HISTORY MATTERS. OUR ACCESS MATTERS TOO.Many people have contacted us asking why access around Glendorgal Headland and t...
31/05/2026

HISTORY MATTERS. OUR ACCESS MATTERS TOO.

Many people have contacted us asking why access around Glendorgal Headland and the Great Cupboard steps has become such an important issue.

The answer is simple: this is not a new dispute.

Historical records show that as far back as 1880, local people challenged attempts to restrict access around this headland. A petition containing 472 signatures was presented in opposition to the closure, attracting support from across Cornwall and beyond.

Today, almost 150 years later, new barriers have appeared and access has again become a matter of public concern.

Only yesterday I personally observed walkers reaching barriers and being forced to turn back. I spoke to a local family who told me they had used these routes for many years whilst walking with their children. I also met visitors from the Netherlands who were following the coastline and were surprised to find themselves confronted by barriers on what they believed to be a coastal walking route on their maps, then further confronted by a man on the headland shouting and telling them to get off their land.

We are not seeking confrontation.

We are simply gathering evidence of historic and long-term public use of the routes around Glendorgal Headland, Great Cupboard and the stone steps to Porth Beach.

If you, your family, friends or relatives have ever used these routes, have old photographs, maps, memories or stories, please take two minutes to complete our witness form.

Every statement helps build the picture.

We currently have 16 witness statements and are aiming for 50+.

Please share this post with anyone who may be able to help.

Our Heritage. Our Access. Our Future.

WE HAVE 8 WITNESS STATEMENTS. WE NEED 50.Do you remember walking around Glendorgal Headland?Have you used the route arou...
31/05/2026

WE HAVE 8 WITNESS STATEMENTS. WE NEED 50.

Do you remember walking around Glendorgal Headland?

Have you used the route around Great Cupboard?

Did you walk down the stone steps to Porth Beach?

Do you have old photographs, family memories, maps or stories connected to this area?

We are gathering evidence of long-standing public use of these coastal routes to help support a potential Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) application.

Every memory matters.

Every photograph helps.

Every witness statement counts.

Even if you only used the route occasionally, your evidence could make a real difference.

Our Google witness form takes around 2 minutes to complete:

Please also share this post with:

• Current and former Newquay residents
• People who grew up using Porth Beach
• Surfers, walkers and dog walkers
• Holidaymakers with old family connections to the area
• Anyone who remembers access around Glendorgal Headland and Great Cupboard

We currently have 8 witness statements and are aiming for 50+.

Together we can help preserve our coastal heritage and access for future generations.

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