Crosstown, Morwenstow Church, and Hawker's Hut

(S/E) The route leaves the green next to the Inn, heading west down a track.

(1) At the first path junction, turn right and north past Rectory Farm, which offers Cream Teas, to another green in front of the church. At the road, turn left and west. Directly opposite is a lane heading northeast and down to St John's Well (A), which is at the bottom of the hill on the left. It is like a small hut.

(2) The route continues west, exploring off the app route and entering the churchyard through the Lynch Gate. Straight ahead is a tombstone, using a ship's figurehead (this is a copy of the original; the original is inside the church). Head north down the path. On the right is a large Celtic cross, a tombstone in memory of the Parsons' wife. The path will lead down to an iron gate, which leads to the vicarage and buildings (this is now private property; do not enter). At the gate, the house (B) can be seen, and the unusual chimneys can be seen. Returning to the Lynch gate.

Heading west, continue along the path through the gate with the National Trust (NT) sign and directional signage. Continue following the path towards the cliff top coast path.

(3) Heading south along the coastal path, following the NT signage, there will be a gate and sign to the hut (D) just off the path down some steps. Along the coastal path, there is an Option, signposted to turn left, and east to (1) and the start; this will avoid the 'Tidna Shute', valley route.
To continue, stay on the coast path and follow the route down to the valley bottom.

(4) Continue along the route heading left and east, following the path along by the stream; it may become a little wet underfoot along this section. The path divides: left, north up to (1), or continue a bit further.

(5) Head north up through the fields to Crosstown and the start (S/E).

Before the walk

1. Ensure the walk matches your needs, skills, and abilities
2. Check the weather forecast.
3. Be prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.
4. Personal medication
5. Consider something to eat, and always keep hydrated; take a drink.
6. Use the Visorando app, download the walk to your mobile. Consider a battery backup and or a printed route.
7. Let someone know where you are. The app has a share route function, ‘Share my Location’.

• Parking: Vehicle parking - There is convenient vehicle parking in the area, adjacent to the public house
• Timing: The estimated time allows for extra time, when appropriate, for exploration and personal pace.
• The Route: This route, assigned as "Easy", but due to the valley section, could be considered as "Easy/Moderate".
• Accessibility: There are stiles and gates, with a steep coastal valley section.
• Facilities: There is a convenient Cafe, and of course, the local Public House.
• Option: This is a circular route that could be walked either way. There is an option to shorten this route

Start: This walk's starting point, by the Public house- W3W >>>

During the walk

• The Route: Where applicable, keep to the defined paths
• Follow the Highway and Country Codes: The Countryside: Respect its inhabitants, and other Countryside users
• Leave no trace: leave only footprints, but take away great memories
• Farmland: Leave gates as found. Be mindful around farms, be cautious of farm animals, and go around, not through, herds or flocks. Keep off the field where crops are growing, stay on the path. Farmers do have special powers regarding dogs worrying, even on open-access land.
• Dogs: Keep under control, and bag it and bin it, don't sling it.
• Self-care: Know your own limitations; walking is an adventure and can involve risks. Be responsible and know when to turn back, rather than get into difficulties
• First Aid: Treat blisters before they occur,

Enjoyed the walk:

1. Where you can: Support the local economy: have a pint, a pasty, or a cuppa.
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Along the route

(A) The Holy Well: This is one of many around the southwest, and has been dedicated to St John. Nearby is the holy well of St Morwenna

(B) The Church: See the old ship's figurehead, from a brig, the Caledonia. A book. The Wreck at Sharpnose Point by Jeremy Seal is a non-fiction Victorian mystery investigating the 1842 wreck of the Caledonia off the Cornish coast near Morwenstow. The book explores the dramatic story of the ship, which was travelling from Odessa to Gloucester. It investigates accusations that local wreckers, potentially led by the eccentric parson Robert Hawker, lured the ship to its destruction.

(C) The Vicarage: Now a private residence but still seen from the churchyard. All of the chimneys on the vicarage have been built in the shape of church towers, all different, and were in the shape of churches the vicar had preached.

(D) Hawker's Hut: The hut is claimed to be where Hawker wrote poems and penned some of the words for the Cornish National Anthem. But then, reading about 'the wreckers', was the hut used for more illicit purposes, as a lookout for passing boats to wreck?.

The Bull Inn

Nearby

• Not far from here is the source of the River Tamar.
• Clovelly, the cobbled street fishing village, and Hartland Quay, both worth a visit, are locations where many films were shot.