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St. Hilary walks
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).
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.
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.
Long Rock, St Michael's Mount and the Bird Sanctuary
This walk starts at the Long Rock car park, and follows a section of the St Michael's Way, South West Coast Path, and the coastal promenade towards Marazion and St Michael's Mount. A walk, where perhaps checking on the tides may be an advantage, with the possibility of crossing the causeway to the Mount. The route follows through the wetland bird sanctuary, before returning along the promenade.
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!
Lamorna Cove from Mousehole
This hike from Mousehole, a lovely fishing village, provides a way to explore the South West coast path with ascents and descents (sometimes with technical skills) until you reach Lamorna Cove. The return way in farmland with Mont's Bay viewpoints is easier.
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
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.
Rosewall Hill
This short and easy walk leads to a nice viewpoint walking around the remains of past mining activities.
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.
Zennor Quoit and Trendrine Hill
This easy circular walk leads to a beautiful ruined megalithic burial chamber and continues to Trendrine Hill viewpoint.
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.
Zennor Head, Tregerthen and Trevean from Zennor village
This circular walk from the lovely village of Zennor explores the coast path (with several ascents and descents in rocky paths) and uses also paths inland during the return route.
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.
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.
North Cliffs to Tehidy Country Park woods (Circular/Same way)
A walk from a car park along the North Cliffs, walking along the North Cornish Coast Path, and into the Tehidy Country Park.
North Cliff, Red River Nature Reserve, Hell's Mouth Circular
Starting at the most easterly National Trust (free) car park before Bassett Cove, walking down into Combe and following the Red River, which is now a Nature Reserve, then following the trail back to Hell's Mouth and then the South West Coast Path to the start.
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.
North Cliffs and Tehidy Country park
During this easy circular walk, You will discover Tehidy Woods along Illogan BR 2 trail and North cliffs using a small section of the South West Coast path.
Bassett Cove to Portreath
Of the 630 miles of the long-distance Southwest Coast Path (SWCP), this is a small section that offers both cliff-top walking and some of the undulations the SWCP has, especially in Cornwall. At Portreath, a small seaside town, the SWCP continues onwards. Bassett Cove also offers an option for a more sedate walk along North Cliff, Southwest of the parking area.
Tehidy Woods and Carvannel Downs from Basset Cove
This circular walk in varied paths provides a way to Discover the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall named Tehidy Country Park. Then, you will enjoy as well North cliffs and beautiful Carvannel Downs along Portreath coast.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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