St Erth to Trencrom Hill

Start: The walk starts at the road crossing. (TR27 6LP) Grid ref SW 540 357. See -Useful Information on access and parking. W3W- backfired.mailings.heat __
This walk could be completed in either direction, however the route plotted offers the best in views and accessibility.

(S/E) Cross the main A30 via the designated crossing. Follow the lane opposite in a North-West direction for some 1 Km entering a large farm yard.

(1) Turn left and head South-West for 750m following the edge of the field through a gate.

(2) Enter the field and turn right heading West 1200m. Then, turn left 200m through some woods and across a stream. Meeting a metaled road, turn right, up the hill following the road, and continue into the lane (the metaled road turns to track) for approx 2 Km.

(3) At the junction, turn right down the hill, across the river, via the Ford or granite bridge. Climb the hill meeting with another road, and turn left to Trencrom, National Trust Car Park (signposted).

(4) Walk through the car park and the gate on the North-West side to use the "bridle path" as a route directly to the top (Trencrom Hill).

Alternate routes to the top are available but are steep, and large boulders to scramble, work the way to the top of the hill to the North side which has an easier route to the top of the hill.

From the top, pick up the route down in an Eastern direction.

(5) On the way, find an Iron Age Fort wall and through Oak Wood, through the gate to reach a ligne.

(6) Turn right on the road, a single lane. Follow the road back down all the way to the main road.

(7) Cross the main road and use the pavement, take care when crossing the busy main road. Walk along the road East and care again crossing back the main road adjacent to the farm shop.

(8) Pick up the designated footpath between the farm shop and the detached house. Continue walking through the farm, and meeting up with the way the walk started.

(1) Return across the road crossing to the start (S/E)

Start: The walk starts at the road crossing. (TR27 6LP) Grid ref SW 540 357. See -Useful Information on access and parking. W3W- backfired.mailings.heat __
This walk could be completed in either direction, however the route plotted offers the best in views and accessibility.

Parking option

1. Adjacent to the American Diner W3W- scoping.chips.typhoon
2. Train station Park and Ride W3W - dated.goods.mandolin

During the height of the holiday season, parking may be restrictive.

Refreshments: There is an American Diner at the start for refreshments at the end

Other Transport -
Train: The St Erth train station is adjacent to the start of the walk
Bus: There is a frequent bus service, which stops by the train station adjacent Both at W3W- handbook.middle.laces

Facilities: There are no facilities along the route.

Terrain: The route generally follows designated footpaths, however, the leg to the top of the hill may include traversing large boulders, depending on the chosen route. The return route follows a main road for 750m.
This walk could be completed in either direction, but the route plotted offers the best in views and accessibility.

Dogs: Keep dogs under control, the route is along some public highways and farmland where livestock roam

ALL walkers CARE: The route crosses some busy roads, and walking down country lanes. Observe the highway code.
Be mindful that the route also goes through farm fields that have "electrified" fences.

• You will be walking on part of - The, St. Michael’s Way is part of the network of pilgrim paths that converge on the pilgrim route that leads to St. James Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. It’s believed that pilgrims and missionaries from Wales and Ireland would land at Lelant and walk overland to Marazion rather than risk sailing/rowing around Land’s End.
• The top of Trencrom Hill has an old Iron Age Hill Fort and offers some of the finest views across Cornwall.
• Folklore has it that a giant lived on the hill and threw boulders across to St Micheal's Mount (South) to another giant who threw the boulders back, hence the boulders
• The walk back is through an old Oak wood, with wildlife.
• Walking through an active farm, and on the return see a local farm shop.
• Points of Interest-

South the Coast and St Micheal's Mount
North the North Coast and Sy Ives bay with Godrevey Lighthouse
West on the horizon a Castle folly with a gap to the left, of quarry workings
East on the horizon Carn Brea monument and Castle folly