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Circular route over Godolphin Hill and Tregonning Hill
Visorando Member
4.86 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,201 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Breage (Cornwall)
This walk leads to the top of Godolphin Hill, with far-reaching views over St Michael's Mount, and St Ives Bay. It follows a route leading to some disused mine workings and then to Tregonning, the birthplace of 'China Clay', and a war memorial and other artifacts.
Perranuthnoe Circular with a section of the South West Coast Path
2.33 mi
+112 ft
-131 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Perranuthnoe (Cornwall)
A short, summer walk from Perranuthnoe towards Marzion, Through the small village across designated footpaths. With views of St Micheal's Mount, and the South Cornish Coast. Returning along a section of the South West Coast Path (SWCP).
Perranuthnoe, Rosudgeon, and the South West Coast Path passing Prussia Cove
5.02 mi
+843 ft
-853 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Perranuthnoe (Cornwall)
An interesting circular walk, starting in a small Cornish coastal village of Perranuthnoe, along designated footpaths, up to Rosudgeon, passing through farm fields and small, remote hamlets before descending to the coast and the South West Coast Path. The walk offers panoramic views across Mounts Bay and St Michael's Mount, where the rugged Cornish coastline passes Prussia Cove, a location steeped in history with smugglers and ship wrecks.
Penrose to Porthleven
3.41 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Porthleven (Cornwall)
From the National Trust car park at Penrose Hill, and heading around farm fields along Cornish hedges filled with blackberries (well, when in season). Walking high above The Loe, and as the path winds its way south, the views open up to panoramic views of the south Cornish coast and the Loe Bar. Heading towards Porthleven, seeing the clock tower, which, during the winter storms, the seas wash over. After exploring the ancient harbour, the route works it way back up to the start.
Around Loe Pool from Helston
6.26 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Helston (Cornwall)
This easy circular walk provides a way to discover the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall and Loe Bar using pretty flat tracks and paths in beautiful National Trust land.
The Clowance Estate, with the carved tree, then following country tracks
4.32 mi
+187 ft
-213 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Crowan (Cornwall)
Starting at the small hamlet of Crowan, and following a route across the countryside, through the Clowance Estate, now a holiday resort, which also had a very fascinating past. The route then leaves the estate following some country lanes and tracks, skirting the small Cornish village of Praze-an-Beeb, making its way back to Crowan.
St Erth to Trencrom Hill
4.48 mi
+551 ft
-554 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from St. Erth (Cornwall)
A circular walk to Trencrom Hill, perhaps best taken on a clear day, to enjoy the views. But equally a nice walk any other time.
Hayle Bird Sanctuary, around the Carnsew Pool, and the Mill Pond
3.14 mi
+43 ft
-52 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Hayle (Cornwall)
The Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve offers the opportunity to see migratory birds, and is also a starting point for a reasonably level walk, with estuary views. Walking around Carnsew Pool, an amazing piece of Victorian engineering, which helps keep the Hayle harbour from silting up. Then, through a part of the town to the Mill pond, with old ruins to explore, and the pond. The walk then leads through a memorial garden, a high point at Hayle, which was an Iron Age Hill Fort, before leading back to the start.
King George V Memorial Walk, the Dunes, and Phillack
3.08 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Hayle (Cornwall)
A gentle circular walk along the King George V Memorial Walk, through some of Hayle's historic past. Walking along sandy paths through the dunes, seeing three miles of golden sand of St Ives Bay, with St Ives on the left and Godrevey Lighthouse on the opposite headland. Then heading inland, passing the old part of Phillack with the church, black brick buildings, and the Bucket of Blood Inn, with its unusual name.
Carbis Bay and Porthminster Point from Lelant Church
5.32 mi
+659 ft
-650 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from St. Ives (Cornwall)
This circular walk with ascends and descents provides a way to discover St Ives Bay leading to Porthminster Point along the gorgeous coastal path including Hayle, PorthKidney, Carbis Bay and Porthminster beaches!
Connor Down, the Hydraulic Ram, and Angarrack
2.68 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Gwinear-Gwithian (Cornwall)
This is a pleasant walk along country tracks and lanes, with the route passing over the main railway line, visiting the Hydraulic Ram, following some old tracks, and crossing under the viaduct at Angarrack. The route back is up the old main road, along 'Slug' Lane, returning to Connor Down
Barripper Penponds Viaduct
3.54 mi
+164 ft
-151 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Camborne (Cornwall)
This walk leads through two old mining villages, passing near an Iron Age hilltop fort, and under both the old and new railway embankment/viaduct. Then passing thatched properties, one of which is now managed by the National Trust.
Pendarvas circular, around Knave-Go-By, Treslothan, and The Giants Quoit
4.65 mi
+331 ft
-328 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Camborne (Cornwall)
This route starts at the Shire Inn (permission required) and leads through the Pendarvas Estate, the woodland and passes remnants of mining in the area. You then follow a valley up to a hamlet known as Knave-Go-By, and onto the hamlet of Treslothan, and the Giants Quoit, before going back through the woodlands of Pendarvas to the start.
Following the coast path to Gunwalloe, Chyanvounder, and Church Cove
3.13 mi
+387 ft
-374 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Gunwalloe (Cornwall)
A circular walk that could be started at either Church Cove or perhaps Chyanvounder, where there is a country inn offering good pub grub. As this is a circular, there is the option to start at (2). But would suggest the route as plotted.
Wheal Francis, the Flat Lode and Carn Brea Loop
4.76 mi
+456 ft
-489 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Carn Brea (Cornwall)
The walk starts in a free car park (with height restrictions) and follows some of the Great Flat Lode Trail, into Churchtown and Carn Brea Village. The route then leads back onto the Flat Lode Trail for a short period, then climbs up for the views on to the Carn, before descending down
As this is a circular route, the choice of which way to go is yours; however, in my view, the route plot offers the best way.
I have listed this route as Moderate purely due to the number of obstacles to overcome.
Hellesveor cliff and The Island from St Ives
4.35 mi
+466 ft
-469 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from St. Ives (Cornwall)
This circular walk provides a way to approach St Ives by the coast, walking along cliffs and Porthmeor Beach, then reaching St Ives Head including the gorgeous viewpoint from St Nicholas Chapel. You finally walk around the harbour.
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