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main Portreath car park. car Portreath main
the back of that beach, against the pier, lead to the the to lead pier, the against beach, that of back the
The Waterfront with a little beach beside it. Steps at at Steps it. beside beach little a with Waterfront The
On the left of the Harbour, you will find a third pub pub third a find will you Harbour, the of left the On
lookout point and “Dead Man’s Hut”. Man’s “Dead and point lookout
the end of the Harbour there is a a is there Harbour the of end the
Mineral Tramway cycle track. At At track. cycle Tramway Mineral
display and the start of the the of start the and display
sea) you will find an information information an find will you sea)
side of the Harbour (facing the the (facing Harbour the of side
If you walk around the right hand hand right the around walk you If
harbour is situated on the left hand side. hand left the on situated is harbour
and another public house – The Portreath Arms. The The Arms. Portreath The – house public another and
main square, where you will find a few local shops shops local few a find will you where square, main
For the return walk, reverse the instructions. instructions. the reverse walk, return the For
village. Continue past the flats and you will be in the the in be will you and flats the past Continue village.
information board about the the about board information Porthtowan.
Chinese Restaurant there is an an is there Restaurant Chinese down and climbs back up and a long descent into into descent long a and up back climbs and down
2. Turn right going past the the past going right Turn 2. There are 2 steep sided inlets where the path goes goes path the where inlets sided steep 2 are There
the beach across the road. the across beach the National Trust coast path to Porthtowan. to path coast Trust National
reach the Basset Arms pub with with pub Arms Basset the reach Turn right (or east) and follow the well signed signed well the follow and east) (or right Turn
path by the little river and you will will you and river little the by path
Path by a track on the opposite side of the road. road. the of side opposite the on track a by Path
1. Continue straight on along the the along on straight Continue 1.
Here you are able to rejoin the South West Coast Coast West South the rejoin to able are you Here
Walk under the bridge and then you have a choice: a have you then and bridge the under Walk
you reach a road. road. a reach you
your left hand side. hand left your until track narrow this on up Continue village.
Glenfeadon Terrace, passing two Georgian houses on on houses Georgian two passing Terrace, Glenfeadon way, which give you an excuse to rest and observe the the observe and rest to excuse an you give which way,
walk back!). Turn left after the tower and walk down down walk and tower the after left Turn back!). walk whole village. There are several benches along the the along benches several are There village. whole
medieval tower (remember this landmark for the the for landmark this (remember tower medieval As you walk up, you will enjoy an excellent view of the the of view excellent an enjoy will you up, walk you As
In front of you will be a building in the shape of a a of shape the in building a be will you of front In
of Lighthouse Hill. Lighthouse of
bottom the at houses last the after railings road. little a to get you until
take the footpath, which starts with some steps and and steps some with starts which footpath, the take valley wooded a along down you
a small section, you can either walk up the road or or road the up walk either can you section, small a takes then which pond, the past
Because the coastal footpath has been closed for for closed been has footpath coastal the Because slope the down footpath that
sign posted on the left. Follow Follow left. the on posted sign
cottages on your right hand side. hand right your on cottages
there is a narrow public footpath footpath public narrow a is there
pavement past the B&B and the row of Victorian Victorian of row the and B&B the past pavement
Just after the reindeer enclosure enclosure reindeer the after Just
the front car park of the pub and walk along the the along walk and pub the of park car front the
the Portreath Arms are situated). Cross over to to over Cross situated). are Arms Portreath the farm. the to down lane the follow and wall stone
valley as far as “The Square” (where the shops and and shops the (where Square” “The as far as valley the after directly right turning entrance park car
walk 1, through the farmyard and down the wooded wooded the down and farmyard the through 1, walk the of out proceed House Club Mor an Gwel the From
Walk down to Portreath following the directions for for directions the following Portreath to down Walk
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Walks quite is this as Porthtowan in rest a for stop back Coming stroll. leisurely a as minutes 20 around
to want might (you walk return hours 4 About or pace, brisk a at minutes 10 take can down walk The
Approx 4 hours return walk return hours 4 Approx walk minute 20
path coastal Porthtowan to Portreath Village Portreath
Walk 9 Walk 1 Walk
Walks Walk 2 Walk 3 Walks from Gwel an Mor Green Lane, Smugglers Cove and beach Sea field and panoramic view point 15 minute walk 10 - 15 minute walk
1. Portreath village This a different way to access the western part This short walk is within the boundaries of Gwel an of Portreath beach called Smugglers cove or Amey’s Mor. There are a few steps and a stile to climb but . 2 Green lane, Smugglers cove and beach side. You will be walking mainly on the road but there the path is good. . 3 Sea field are a few steps along the way. From the entrance to the holiday village turn right 4. Tehidy woods and country park Walk out of Gwel an Mor by the entrance road and walk down through the farm, past the animal . 5 The Pepper-pot until you reach the main road. enclosures and follow the footpath signs. . 6 Feadon woods, Illogan woods, Trengrove farm Turn right and walk along side this road cautiously Continue down the track, past the pond until you see . 7 Coast to coast trail to Devoran for about 30 metres. It is usually possible to walk a small wooden fence on your left with an arrow sign. on the grass. 8. Illogan woods and Churchtown Take this little track and walk up through the trees, When you reach the entrance to the small housing then climb up a few steps to a stone stile. . 9 Portreath to Porthtowan coastal path estate, cross the main road carefully as cars can come round the bend quite fast. Hop over the stile and you will find yourself in a fenced area within the sea field with a picnic table, With special thanks to Continue along the left side of the road for about Roselyne Veranneman-Eyre 10 metres and at the junction cross over into the The views from here are breathtaking particularly Gwel an Mor’s own gardener. little lane called Green lane. at sunset. Roselyne is available for guided walks (by appointment) please Follow this lane down, once past most of the houses, ask at the reception desk. you will see a wonderful panoramic view of Portreath beach and harbour. Continue past the last house down some steps and turn left. Follow this little road bearing right at the end 9 Coastal path and you will find yourself on the western side of to Porthtowan the beach. Before the slipway, on your left is also the access to the Southwest coast path. 5 Lighthouse Hill
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GwelanMor_Walks_V5_AW.indd 1 19/07/2010 15:51 Walk 4 Walk 5 Walk 6 Tehidy woods and country park The Pepper-pot Feadon woods, Illogan woods, Trengrove farm 15 minute walk - 5 minute cycle 20 minute walk Approx 1 hour return
Tehidy is the largest area of woodland in West When you get out of your car after the drive This is a short circular walk, nearly all suitable for Cornwall with peaceful woods and lakes to explore, to Cornwall on arriving at Gwel an Mor and look pushchairs or bikes except for a few short steps. with a café and picnic areas. out towards the sea, your eyes are immediately attracted to a striking white building, perched on On leaving Gwel an Mor, turn right and walk down to Between lodges 6 and 7 on the top the edge of the cliffs, which stands out in sharp Portreath through the farm yard and down Feadon row, there is a paved path leading to contrast against the blue sea. You can walk to it in Woods until your reach Primrose Terrace. Turn right a wooden door which gives access to about 20 minutes but allow an hour for a return walk. walking past Jubilee Gardens. a multi purpose track. Turn left onto this track. When it crosses another Walk down to Portreath following the directions for Continue straight on, ignoring the left hand fork in the track, turn right. This will lead you walk 1, through the farmyard and down the wooded road, until you reach the entrance to the woods marked directly opposite to the eastern valley as far as “The Square” (where the shops and by an old granite post. Shortly after the entrance you will entrance to the country park. Good the Portreath Arms are situated). Cross over to notice a branch off to the right from the main path: This push chair access, walking and cycling. the front car park of the pub and walk along the provides a higher path for the more adventurous, which pavement past the B&B and the row of Victorian will eventually meet up with the lower path. Alternatively, start by walking down towards the cottages on your right hand side. farm and turn right past the metal gate on the If you keep to the lower path, you are track between the Gwel an Mor fence and the Walk to the end of the pavement and continue now walking with a stream on your prefabricated classroom building and then almost walking up the road. This road is called Lighthouse right-hand side. Just before you get to immediately right again up a farm track. Keep on Hill. Cross over as soon as you can, as you will be able a newly constructed ford, look to your this trail and it brings you out opposite the eastern to look down at the harbour and the beach over the right, hidden in the vegetation, there is entrance and car park to Tehidy woods. stone wall. a granite wheel and on your left some ruined buildings. (See walk 8) Cross the road with caution and Continue up until you get to a big sign on your left continue into the woods and past saying “coast path diversion” and a National Trust Continue along the path up to an old Tehidy golf course. Once in the sign post pointing the way to Godrivey to the left granite stile and a footpath sign. woods, you will find lots of tracks, and Porthtowan to the right. There you can clearly Here, branch off to the right, up some ideal for walking and cycling. There see a footpath (previously the route of the coast steps alongside a field and bear right is a map at the side of the car park, path before it had to be diverted because of cliff on a well made track, which will lead which clearly shows the many routes erosion). This path leads to the Pepper Pot. Keep a you to a track junction at the back of available through the woods. safe distance away from the edge of the cliff. Gwel an Mor. The paths around the lake are out of bounds for There are a couple of benches around it and it is a dogs because of the many breeding birds. wonderful place to sit awhile and look out to sea or to the beach. You can spot fishing boats coming in The woods are magic in all seasons but particularly and out to check their pots, watch surfers and body spectacular in the spring! boarders from above, or follow the antics of the gulls, which nest on the cliff face.
Walk 7 Walk 8 Coast to coast trail to Devoran Illogan Woods and Churchtown Mineral tramway Approx 1.5 hours circular walk
12 miles of multipurpose track, suitable for cyclists, On leaving Gwel an Mor, turn right and walk down Continue bearing left on the narrow pavement, wheelchairs or mobility vehicles. to Portreath through the farm yard and down the pass a row of pretty cottages and follow on past wooded valley until your reach the crenulated tower, the Old Boys School, now converted into flats, until, On leaving Gwel an Mor, turn right and walk down to (also called Glenfeadon castle). Here, you turn right about 50m futher on, you reach a footpath sign on Portreath through the farm yard and down Feadon onto Primrose Terrace. your left between the houses (maybe hidden in the Woods until your reach Primrose Terrace. vegetation between parked cars!). Continue straight on, ignoring the left hand fork in Continue along the terrace and take the left fork the road, until you reach the entrance to the woods Follow the footpath round the in the road, which takes you past Portreath Primary marked by an old granite post. Keep to the main fields crossing ancient granite School until you meet the main road. track, ignoring any small tracks to either side. There stiles, follow on down the meadow Cross over the main road and is a narrow gap in the wall marking the entrance. This to a bunch of small trees onwards turn right and then left almost “tank trap” was built during World War 2 to stop any to end up in the hamlet of Bridge immediately onto Sunnyvale road. possible advance of enemy tanks. with the Bridge Inn on your left. The entrance to the track can be You are now walking along a stream on your right. Cross the found in the corner on the right. Just before you get to a ford, look to your right, little bridge and you now reach From here, follow hidden in the vegetation, there is a granite wheel, a busy dangerous road junction. the Mineral which is thought to have been a cider press and on Unfortunately, you need to turn Tramway signs on the granite your left some ruins. These are relics of a small mine left for a few meters and then posts. These will lead you all the called North Wheal Virgin, which is thought to have cross the road with great care and way to Devoran an ancient port been worked in 1810. Also visible is the orange water you will see a sign for the Mineral on the south coast. that flows out of the old collapsed adit. tramway coast to coast trail on your right. There is a bike hire service at Continue up to an old granite stile Cambrose, 3 miles from Portreath. Ask at reception and a footpath sign on the main Take the path up and turn left again on to the track for further details track up to the end of the woods. which takes you straight back to Portreath. Turn left up the little road. At On reaching the road, called Sunny the top of the road, you will have Vale Road, turn left toward the the old primary school on your Primary School. Cross the road right. Across the road, lies the old and take the little road past the church yard of Illogan Parish Church. There are many school’s playground: this will take fascinating tombstones to read and the old Norman you back to Primrose Terrace. tower still stands as an important landmark seen From there, it will be easy to make from a long distance. your way back to Gwel an Mor turning just before the Glenfeadon tower.
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