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Around Loe Pool from Helston
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.
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.
Perranuthnoe Circular with a section of the South West Coast Path
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).
Porth Mellin from Predannack Wollas
This pleasant circular walk explores a beautiful section of the South West Coast path leading to Mullion Cove. You can visit Porth Mellin as well before you go back using paths and tracks inland.
Vellan Head and Kynance Cove from Predannack Wollas
This pretty flat circular walk allows discovering impressive cliffs walking along Vellan Head until you reach the lovely Kynance Cove. Then, the return route goes straight across The Predannack Downs.
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.
Helford Point and Dennis Head from Manaccan
This pretty walk mainly using a section of the South West Coast path explores Helford Point and Dennis Head but also nice hidden coves along Helford estuary!
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.
Stithians Cornwall
This walk starts and finishes at Stithians Dam car park, Cornwall UK, taking in the countryside around the small Cornish village of Stithians. You will be walking on track and country lanes. However, as this is a circular route, could be started at any point, where access is permissible.
Stithians Dam Loop via Stithians Village
A loop walk, starting at the free car park by Stithians Dam. There is an option to start along the main road to Stithians, between (4) and (5), a bus route through Stithians.
The route follows made-up roads, country tracks, and designated footpaths, there are stiles, narrow gates and the need to climb over hedge steps.
St Erth to Trencrom Hill
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.
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
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.
College reservoir
This pleasant circular walk uses peaceful paths and footbridges along the reservoir and goes across meadows inland during the second part.
Argal Reservoir
Enjoy this peaceful and flat path around Argal Reservoir overlooked by the lovely Mabe Church.
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!
Pen Olver, Lizard Point and Kynance Cove from Lizard village
This circular walk mainly using The Lizard Coastal Walk is a good way to explore the most southerly point on mainland Great Britain including beautiful coves, turquoise seas and impressive cliffs
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.
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.
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.
Circular walk around Lizard Point
A gorgeous circular coastal walk to visit the famous Lizard Point.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
Hellesveor cliff and The Island from St Ives
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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