Portreath, Sally's Bottom, Wheal Tye, and Cambrose

(S/E) From the seafront car park, head east along the main road, which then veers left. As it veers right at the square, turn left, and northwest up Lighthouse Hill.

(1) The route heads north, along the cliff edge to the Huer hut, the pepperpot. After taking in the view and catching your breath, the route returns and continues up the hill, past all of the properties and fields on the left, which were parking areas. The road continues up the hill to the entrance to the old airfield. Walking further up the road, see old buildings in a field (B), return to the path. There is a well-used coastal path to follow. Handrail the coastal path. After exploring the old mine workings, continue to the gate.

(2) Follow the track southeast, which meets a lane. Turn right, on Forthvean Road, southwestly, past another airfield gate. Continue along the road, then right down and south, to the next junction. Turn right, then continue down to the road junction.

(3) The joining road leads to the Coast-to-Coast trails; look for signage. Follow all the signs for the Coast-to-Coast, heading southwest, which will lead to Portreath. Leaving Sunnyvale Road, at the square, past the telephone box to the Townhouse with vehicle underpass.

(4) At the edge of the harbour wall, an option, to see the entry of the harbour, walk to the end, and see another huer hut. Handrail around the harbour to the end, where the route goes around the small hut, across the car park, between the INN and houses, continue west, to the steps up the wall to the car park and (S/E).

Before the walk

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

• Transport: There is a bus Service passing through Portreath. Timings of the buses should be confirmed, allowing for the return trip
• Parking: Vehicle parking - There is pay-and-display at the Waterfront Inn, near the harbour, and at the start. There is also a choice of off-street parking available. Portreath can get very busy, especially when the surf is up.
• Timing: The time taken is estimated, to allow extra time, when appropriate, for exploring and personal pace.
• Accessibility: This route has been assigned "Moderate" due to an undulating coastal footpath and the distance.
• Local Facilities: Portreath offers all Toilets, cafes, and a public house; there may be seasonal variations.
• Handrail: Is a linear feature that has been identified as a road, wall, etc
• Option: As Portreath can get very busy during peak season, and when the surf is up. There is potentially parking and a start point, near (3)

Start: This walk's starting point, by the Beach Car park - W3W >>>

During the walk

• The Route: Where applicable, keep to the defined paths
• The Countryside: Respect its inhabitants, and other Countryside users
• Leave no trace: leave only footprints, but take away great memories
• Dogs: bag it and bin it, don't sling it.
• Follow the Highway and Country Codes: Keep dogs under control.
• Self Care: Know your own limitations; walking is fun, know when to turn back, rather than get into difficulties
• First Aid: Blisters - Treat before they occur.

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During the walk

(B) The buildings were part of the Nancekuke test facility, the small arms store, which is passed on route, further along the coast. There was graffiti, with a marriage proposal; you will know when you see it.

Near Here

Cornwall Gold - An attraction of mining, exhibition, jewellery shop, a cafe (the all-day breakfast on a shovel, recommended), plus other activities.

Tehidy Woods - a Country park with lots of various woodland walks