Cape Cornwall to Levant circular walk

Cape Cornwall to Levant

Deep mud reported at direction 28 (10 Feb) - too much for walking boots so wellies would be the best option.

A circular walk from England's only Cape, via the engine houses of Kenidjack Valley and perched on rock ledges at Botallack Head, to Levant Mine which had over 60 miles of tunnels beneath the Atlantic and now has a working restored beam engine.

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The walk starts at Cape Cornwall and follows the coast to the Kenidjack Valley. After crossing the valley, the path climbs to the headland and passes through the remains of the mine workings and iconic engine houses on Botallack head featured heavily in the Poldark TV series. After reaching the Levant Mine museum, the route turns inland to the Higher Bal engine house and then follows footpaths to reach the Queens Arms in Botallack. From here, the walk follows footpaths past Wheal Owles to return to Cape Cornwall.

Highlights

  • Heinz monument and St Helen's Oratory on Cape Cornwall
  • Rugged coastline with views to Pendeen Lighthouse
  • Engine houses perched on Botallack Head
  • Mining Interpretation Centre at Botallack Count House
  • Working beam engine at Levant Mine
  • Wildlife including choughs and peregrine falcons

Considerations

  • Can get muddy after prolonged wet weather particularly if cows are in the fields during winter months.
  • Route includes paths close to unfenced cliff edges.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 102
  • Distance: 5.4 miles/8.6 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Walking boots (waterproof in winter)
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Queens Arms

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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