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Overview

Join us for a walk around the Goonhilly Downs which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area is a National Nature Reserve and the site of the ex-RAF Dry Tree base. It is also the home for a large standing stone known as the Dry Tree menhir.   

Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
67.4m / 221ft
Type:
circular

Bring lunch, snacks and drink.

Sturdy footwear required.

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SW 73548 20599
Nearest postcode:
TR12 6EA
what3words:
sugar.financial.upstairs
Start time:
10:00 am

Park in the carpark which is located just before the cross roads. (Not the National Nature Reserve carpark)

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