Mount Hawke circular

This walk takes you around, the Mount Hawke area. Take in some of the old mines worked areas, possibly walking along some of the many miner's tracks. Pass by some of the older parts of Mount Hawke and return down the valley passing the Cloutie Well.

Technical sheet

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A St. Agnes walk posted on 28/12/22 by More Outdoor. Last update : 08/06/23
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.28 km
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    Calculated time: 1h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 71 m
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    Vertical drop: - 72 m

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    Highest point: 116 m
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    Lowest point: 36 m
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    District: St. Agnes 
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    Start/End: N 50.278758° / W 5.227469°

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Description

Start : Large layby/pullin. (Nearby postcode TR4 8DL) Grid ref. SW 701 470

(S/E) From the large layby/pullin, turn left (South-West) on the main road, cross the bridge and walk following it up the hill.

(1) As the road curves right, cross the road with care, turn left (North-East) at the road junction. Walk a few 40 meters to pick up a designated footpath, as marked on your left. Follow the path through the woodland and up the valley (North-East), to where the track meets another.

(2) Turn right (South-East-East), and continue walking up the track (South-East), with getting nearer to Mount Hawke the track improves. Walk straight ahead for around 800 m to a road junction.

(3) At the junction, turn left, and left again to follow the main road through Mount Hawke, there is a pavement, and see some of the old miner's cottages. Walk past Mount Hawke Surgery and the old church on your left.

(4) Past this old Church and red telephone box, keep left on the road, and continue down the hill out of the village (Banns Road) for around 300m.

(5) On the left, look out for another designated path and follow. Walk down through the wooded area and follow a stream on your right-hand side for around 800 m. As the slope levels out, see the "wishing tree" and "Madron Well" a "Cloutie Well".

Walk through the wooded area, which can become slippery and wet underfoot looking out for a bridge on your right over the stream.

Cross the stream and continue down through the woodland with the water on your left always keeping straight back to the start (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 45 m - Large layby/pullin
  2. 1 : km 0.32 - alt. 55 m - Road curves
  3. 2 : km 0.92 - alt. 72 m - Path junction
  4. 3 : km 1.68 - alt. 112 m - Road junction
  5. 4 : km 2.26 - alt. 105 m - Old Church and red telephone box
  6. 5 : km 2.61 - alt. 85 m - Designated path
  7. S/E : km 4.28 - alt. 44 m - Large layby/pullin

Useful Information

Start : Large layby/pullin. Grid ref. SW 701 470

Terrain : At the start of walking up the hill and crossing the road, consider the traffic, and follow the highway code. Walking through the woodlands, especially when wet, care with exposed tree roots.
Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Parking : Large layby/pullin, but also with access to the property, please park with due regard.

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

During the walk or to do/see around

- The Wheal Basset mine (disused), see the Castellated mine chimney
- Mining in this area was extensive with evidence of spoilt tips
- Mount Hawke the community
- The Cloutie Well https://kernowgoth.org/cornish-heritage-...
- The wooded valley, bluebells in the spring.

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