Pentewan Trail
Go to online mappingFrom - to: St Austell to Mevagissey
Type: Disused railway path
Surface: Mostly crushed stone paths
Access: St Austell railway station
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This traffic-free section of the Cornish Way starts only a mile from St Austell station and leads to the bustling fishing village of Mevagissey. It includes a link to the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Enjoy wild flowers, wooded countryside and fine views on this route which takes you along a flat, former railway line to the beach and harbour at Pentewan. For Heligan, turn right after 3 miles over a wooden bridge and follow an old carriage drive uphill to the lovingly restored Lost Gardens.
From Heligan, you can follow the Route 3 signs along the traffic-free trail steeply down into the bustling fishing village of Mevagissey, which has a long tradition of fishing and smuggling.
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Local attractions:
- St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre
- Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
- Lost Gardens of Heligan
- Mevagissey Museum
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