St Mawgan to St Columb Major circular walk

St Mawgan to St Columb Major

A circular walk along the Vale of Lanherne to the mediaeval market town of St Columb Major, where Cornish Hurling is still played, through the broadleaf woodland of the Carnanton Estate along the River Menalhyl, returning to the riverside pub, church and convent at St Mawgan.

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The route follows a path alongside the river through the broadleaf woodland of the Carnanton Estate on whose land a hoard of silver coins dating back to Elizabethan times and a huge Roman ingot of tin were found. A small lane leads into the winding streets of St Columb Major. The walk passes the church of St Columb Major, rebuilt in 1676 after being blown up with gunpowder by mischievous youths. The walk follows footpaths and lanes along the edge of Vale of Lanherne to the hamlet of Lanvean. The route then descends into the valley and crosses the River Menalhyl to St Mawgan where the sanctuary light has been burning for hundreds of years in the 800-year-old cloistered convent.

Highlights

  • Pretty broadleaf woodland along the River Menalhyl
  • Mediaeval market town of St Columb Major with many historic buildings
  • Meadows rich in wildflowers and wildlife along the Vale of Lanherne
  • Tranquil riverside village of St Mawgan with a mediaeval church and convent
  • Ancient sport of Cornish Hurling played in St Columb

Considerations

  • One stone stile leading over a wall has a descent on the far side which is quite awkward.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 106
  • Distance: 6.6 miles/10.7 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots, or shoes in summer
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • Tha Falcon Inn
  • The Coaching Inn
  • The Ring O' Bells
  • The Silver Ball

Adjoining walks

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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