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Bosigran Castle & Treen Cove loop from Carn Galver — Cornwall

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Bosigran Castle & Treen Cove loop from Carn Galver — Cornwall

Moderate

4.7

(12)

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Bosigran Castle & Treen Cove loop from Carn Galver — Cornwall

02:18

7.99km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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13 m

Carn Galver Mine

Highlight • Monument

Situated right next to the road, Carn Calver Mine is an ideal accessible place to get up close to Cornwall's industrial past.

The mine was operational for only 20 years …

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635 m

Bosigran Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a mysterious Iron Age site. The castle remains are a long wall built above steep cliffs. There is no evidence of the site being occupied and there are …

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2.08 km

Porthmeor Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place of peace and tranquility, Porthmeor Cove is particularly lovely at low tide when the sandy beach is exposed. But as a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), …

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4.04 km

Gurnard’s Head is a rocky and windswept headland. The name reflects the fact that the peninsula resembles the head of the gurnard fish. You can see the remains of an ancient settlement and cliff castle here.

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4.67 km

Treen Cove Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Sometimes known as Gunard's Head Beach, Treen Cove is accessed by a rocky scramble, worth it if you sure footed.

Its quiet golden sands are uncovered at low tide and …

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7.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

2.04 km

1.91 km

401 m

259 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

1.85 km

602 m

116 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

12°C

40 %

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Trail Reviews

Wendy

April 23, 2023, Carn Galver Hike

It was a lovely walk. Sometimes challenging near the coast but a relatively easy walk overall. I would say moderate.

Bosigran Castle & Treen Cove loop from Carn Galver — Cornwall

Carn Galver Mine

Bosigran Castle

Porthmeor Cove

Gurnard's Head

Treen Cove Ruins

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