cornwall south and west

Cornwall - South and West Group

We are the Cornwall South & West Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Join us for a mix of coast and countryside this Spring. From the Wheal Coates car park near Chapel Porth we will descend in to Chapel Coombe then walk over to the lovely Banns Vale.  After a steep climb to Tywarnhayle Mine we will continue down in to Porthtowan and return along the coast path to the start.

 

Please book by clicking on the email bar or contacting Sylvie directly.

Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
330m / 1083ft
Type:
circular

Banns Vale can be a little muddy! There are some short, steep climbs on this walk.

Remember lunch, snacks and a drink.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SW 70274 50026
Nearest postcode:
TR5 0NU
what3words:
assure.shadowing.crumbles
Start time:
9:00 am

Wheal Coates National Trust car park. From St Agnes follow the brown tourist signs for Wheal Coates. The car park entrance is signed off Beacon Drive. Free for members (scan card) or £8 all day. Alternatively, street parking along Beacon Drive is usually possible.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking