Mawnan Smith

A Circular walk starting in the small Cornish village of Mawnan Smith, through some woodland, and onto the South West Coast Path, taking in the coastal views before returning to Mawnan Smith.

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Creation:
14 Jun 2023

Last update:
28 Jun 2023

Last review:
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Activity: Walking
Distance: 5.03 km
Average duration: 1h 45
Difficulty: Easy
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 104 m
Vertical drop: - 101 m
Highest point: 73 m
Lowest point: 5 m

Country: United Kingdom
District: Mawnan
Start/End: N 50.11683° / W 5.109335°
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Description of the walk

Start : The Red Lion Inn, in the center of the Mawnan Smith village. (TR11 5EP) Grid ref. SW 77817 28666. W3W : splashes.kilts.learn

(S/E)Starting at the Red Lion Public House, follow the main country road Northerly direction. After 50m, passing the village memorial cross, bearing right leaving the main road along Carlindnack Road. Continue in a North-East direction for 550 m or so.

(1) Turn right (South-East) and down to the end of Carlidnack Lane, where a designated route is marked. Be mindful that several properties adjacent, with access gates open, could be mistaken for the route. Walking down the designated path and through the woodland, at the bottom there will be a stream to cross using stepping stones.

(2) After the stream follow the path left and North and East direction for almost 1 Km to the end of the woods which opens up to the sea (Maenporth). At this point, there are public toilets at the North end of the beach near the cafe.

(3) Turning right and pick up the designated South West Coast Path (SWCP) on your left. It will bear South you follow for 1.2 Km.

(4) At Bream Cove, you reach the rear entrance to the hotel and "private beach", with has a seasonal snack shack. Continue on the SWCP leaving the Cove through a hedge and turn right and West.
Note: if you turn too soon a path prior to the hedge will lead to an old "folly" sun house, return to the hedge and pick up the trail. Walking past National Trust marker "Treworgan", follow the path up hill for 750m.

(5) Meeting a country lane (Maenporth Road) turn left (South-West) following the lane as it bears right along Carwinion Road, back through the village to the start (around 750 m). (S/E)

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 55 m - The Red Lion Inn
1 : km 0.61 - alt. 53 m - Turn off lane - Carlidnack Lane
2 : km 1.07 - alt. 22 m - Stepping stones - Stream
3 : km 2.09 - alt. 10 m - Maenporth Beach
4 : km 3.34 - alt. 11 m - Bream Cove
5 : km 4.09 - alt. 64 m - Track End
S/E : km 5.03 - alt. 55 m - The Red Lion Inn

Practical information

Start : The Red Lion Inn, which is in the center of the Mawnan Smith village. (TR11 5EP) Grid ref. SW 77817 28666. W3W : splashes.kilts.learn

Parking : Parking in the Mawnan Smith village is "on the street". Please be considerate to the locals, access, and use.

Transport : There is public transport to the start but it would need to confirm the timetable and suitability for the return journey.

Refreshments : The local public house the Red Lion has a comprehensive bar menu.

Facilities : Maenporth Beach public toilets

Note : This route does follow public highways and country lanes, ensuring that the highway code is followed, being mindful of approaching traffic, and that dogs are kept under control.