The Hoe and Waterstein Head

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Summary

An excellent walk along dramatic coastline, visiting the top of three great coastal cliffs.

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Grade (key)

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Bog Factor (key)

  • 4.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Mixture of pathless boggy ground and cliff-top walking on excellent short-cropped grass

Public Transport

None to start. Nearest regular bus stop (bus 56) is Glendale - 6km away.

Start

End of minor road to Ramasaig. Open in Google Maps.

Hillwalking in Winter

Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.

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