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Barripper Penponds Viaduct
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.
North Cliffs to Tehidy Country Park woods (Circular/Same way)
A walk from a car park along the North Cliffs, walking along the North Cornish Coast Path, and into the Tehidy Country Park.
North Cliff, Red River Nature Reserve, Hell's Mouth Circular
Starting at the most easterly National Trust (free) car park before Bassett Cove, walking down into Combe and following the Red River, which is now a Nature Reserve, then following the trail back to Hell's Mouth and then the South West Coast Path to the start.
Connor Down, the Hydraulic Ram, and Angarrack
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
North Cliffs and Tehidy Country park
During this easy circular walk, You will discover Tehidy Woods along Illogan BR 2 trail and North cliffs using a small section of the South West Coast path.
Bassett Cove to Portreath
Of the 630 miles of the long-distance Southwest Coast Path (SWCP), this is a small section that offers both cliff-top walking and some of the undulations the SWCP has, especially in Cornwall. At Portreath, a small seaside town, the SWCP continues onwards. Bassett Cove also offers an option for a more sedate walk along North Cliff, Southwest of the parking area.
Tehidy Woods and Carvannel Downs from Basset Cove
This circular walk in varied paths provides a way to Discover the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall named Tehidy Country Park. Then, you will enjoy as well North cliffs and beautiful Carvannel Downs along Portreath coast.
Navax and Godrevy Points
This walk explores the beautiful cliffs leading to the end of St Ives Bay and Godrevy Point in front of the island.
The Great Flat Lode, Carn Arthen, Piece, and Carn Brea Monument
From the well-published Great Flat Lode Trail, with the whole area having a history of mining for tin and copper, it is perhaps no surprise that there are many routes across the whole area, where perhaps the miners used to get from their homes to the mines where they worked. It's when walking on such paths, one can only wonder about the hard work and hours they toiled. That is where we now see green fields where once was a patchwork of mining activities. This walk passes through some hamlets where perhaps the miners lived.
Wheal Francis, the Flat Lode and Carn Brea Loop
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.
Heritage & Mining trail, Redruth, Cornwall
A circular walk takes you to some of Cornwall's mining heritage. This route uses permissible cycle tracks and public highways.
A Circular walk around, Illogan Highway, Carnkie, Piece & Tregajorran
This walk starts just off a main public transport route, enabling walkers who use Public Transport the opportunity to discover new places. A walk from Illogan Highway along some old mining trails, passing some old mine workings. With many places to explore and see.
Alternative route options are possible. See the 'Description.'
Around Godrevy Headland
This is a short walk around the Godrevy headland, with the hope of seeing seals in the cove. Following the path around the headland passing an old Iron Age settlement, the lighthouse, and then dropping down with views along St Ives Bay and the 3 miles of sandy beach.
Portreath, Sally's Bottom, Wheal Tye, and Cambrose
Walking along a section of the South West Coast Path, a section which could be described as the longest outdoor staircase in the southwest. Then passing an interesting old mining site, with many ruins to explore. The route then follows a trail inland to meet up with another long-distance walk, walking part of the Coast to Coast, before heading back to the start. The walk, in effect, is around an old RAF Portreath airfield, which had an interesting past during the Cold War, then known as Nancekuke, and now the RAF's again. RRH Portreath with a Fire Service training site.
Portreath the Western Trail
Starting at the town's beach car park, the walk initially walking across the beach to the western side, subject to the tides climbs onto Battery Hill, then follows a Green Lane. Taking in the view as the lane leads out to the main road, the walk then works its way to Feadon Lane footpath, which skirts a holiday complex, leading to the Illogan Woods, and returning to Portreath.
King George V Memorial Walk, the Dunes, and Phillack
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.
Cornwall Gold, along a new trail, then on the old tramway to Portreath
The walking trail starts in nearby Redruth, known as the Tolgus Trail. This section starts in the Cornwall Gold car park. The trail follows an old mining stream down the valley before meeting up with an old mining tramway, which in its day went from Portreath to Devoran on the south coast. The old mining works, now a visitor attraction, features exhibitions of mining history, other attractions, and a café.
Lanner Bounds
Starting at the water tank, on Lanner Hill, then walking past Carn Marth open-air theatre, Figgy Dowdy's Well, and up to Carn Marth with the far-reaching views of the North and South Coast of the county. The route then follows designated footpaths down to Carharrack, following a road back to Lanner and then climbing back up the valley to the disused rail track, returning to the start.
This walk could be completed in two sections (S) to (4), catch a convenient bus back towards Redruth, and the bus stop at the top of the hill. The second leg (E) on a reverse path to (4), again catching the bus, as above.
The time taken will depend on the pace and time spent exploring the area
This is a moderate walk due to the climb up from the Lanner valley, so late in the walk.
Circular walk from Lanner Hill, around Carn Marth to Gwennap Pit
Starting at the top of Lanner Hill by the water tank, and walking along an old miner's tracks towards Gwennap Pit, an open-air chapel. Before following a route back along country lane and tracks to Lanner.
Lanner and Carn Marth Loop, Redruth
A loop walk, starting at the water tank on Lanner Hill, then walking past Carn Marth open-air theatre, Figgy Dowdy's Well, and up to Carn Marth with the far-reaching views of the North and South Coast of the County.
The route gives an option to shorten the route if required.
Stithians Reservoir Circular, Cornwall
A circular route around Stithians Reservoir. For the purpose of this walk and description, the route is aligned in an anti-clockwise direction.
Circular route over Godolphin Hill and Tregonning Hill
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.
Hayle Bird Sanctuary, around the Carnsew Pool, and the Mill Pond
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.
Carbis Bay and Porthminster Point from Lelant Church
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!
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.
Porthtowan, Wheal Charlotte Old Mine Workings, and Around the Towan
A section of the Southwest Coast Path to the old mine workings of Wheal Charlotte, with views looking over Chapel Porth in the valley below. Looking further up the coast to more disused mine workings, perched on the edge of the cliff side. On low spring tides, the remains of a shipwreck can be seen. The walk then leads inland to near Towan Cross, where a small detour leads to a country public house.
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