St Nectan's Glen & Rocky Valley loop — Cornwall

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St Nectan's Glen & Rocky Valley loop — Cornwall

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St Nectan's Glen & Rocky Valley loop — Cornwall

01:51

6.62km

120m

Hiking

Embark on the St Nectan's Glen & Rocky Valley loop for an easy 4.1-mile (6.6 km) hike through diverse Cornish landscapes. You will gain about 402 feet (123 metres) in elevation over approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. The trail guides you through ancient woodlands, where the River Trevillet flows,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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595 m

Wishing Tree Log

Highlight • Trail

fun to add coins and make a wish

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1.51 km

St Nectan's Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

This stunning glen is privately owned and managed, and is well worth visiting. Find the narrow, vibrant glen cloaked in glorious woodland with a river cascading through it. There are …

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4.52 km

Ladies' Window Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

This Cornish coast is phenomenal enough with its jagged, folded cliffs and multitude of rugged, secretive coves. But the Ladies Window Arch takes the drama of this coastline even further. …

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6.27 km

Trewethett Mill Ruins and Rocky Valley Labyrinths

Highlight • River

In addition to the mill, which was used for yarn production are here in the rock carved labyrinths to be about 4000 years old (Bronze Age). But nobody can say …

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6.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

1.73 km

1.66 km

757 m

521 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

1.64 km

1.60 km

915 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

8°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

September 16, 2026,St Nectan's Glen & Rocky Valley loop — Cornwall

Not my favourite walk. The path to the waterfall through the woods is gorgeous. Arriving at the waterfall site is so disappointing. You can't get to it without navigating through the cafe (£3.50 for a paper cup of hot water with something resembling a tea bag floating around in it) then the gift shop then the demand for £11 each …