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A pleasant walk past small coves and
through tin mining history. Although this is entitled Cligga
to Porthtowan, we walked from Porthtowan to Cligga; so that's
how it will be described.
For this walk, you need OS Landranger 203, Lands End
Severity
of walk
Porthtowan holds a lot of memories for
me, I was a teenager here in the 60's when surfing was just starting:
Sadly, the cafe that we frequented has disappeared, but the ghosts
are still there. Wheal Coates is one of the most photographed
engine houses in Cornwall, the view of the buildings against
the sweep of the coast is very dramatic. Trevaunance Cove at
St Agnes is a delightful spot, and you walk past the old World
War II fighter dispersal areas at Perranporth Airfield, standing
next to extensive mine workings.
Park the first car at Cligga, by the airfield, grid reference
SW 741 535
What 3 Words: intrigued.lawful.menu
N 50°20'16.54" W 5°10'5.09"
Follow the B3285 from Perranporth towards St Agnes: After driving
up the hill and leaving Perranporth, look out for the Airfield
and Industrial Estate on the right-hand side. Turn into the road
leading to the Estate, and continue as far as you can go: There
is a narrow way past two posts, but you can park before these
if you wish. Update 2023: The landscape
seems to have changed since we did this walk, I would suggest
that you turn into the industrial estate as suggested, but simply
park where you're able.
Park the second car in the car park at Porthtowan, grid reference
SW 693 480
What 3 Words:spines.request.prospered
N 50°17'13.17" W 5°14'24.85"
Return to the B3285 and turn right, travelling towards St
Agnes. After Barcla Shop, you have a sharp right-hand bend then
you go up a hill with a shallow left-hand bend at the top. Shortly
after, turn left signposted Goonbell. Follow this to a T junction,
turn left and follow the road round to the right; continue to
the end, a crossroads. Drive across the main road, then across
the next crossroads, and continue straight on. After a steep
hill (downwards), turn right into Porthtowan and find the car
park on the right.
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