Rave Run – St Agnes

Friday 20th April, 6.30pm

Claire Longman takes us on a spring time rave run that includes a few miles along the cliffs of the dramatic north coast before heading inland along footpaths and country lanes, with an optional loop over The Beacon. There’s plenty to see along the way including the engine house at Wheal Coates, the cove at Chapel Porth and the spectacular views of both the north and south coast from the top of the Beacon (on a clear day!). Round it all off with a pint and/or a meal at The Driftwood Spars.

St Agnes Beacon in spring

When and Where to Meet

Meet outside the Driftwood Spars at Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes. Time tbc.

Directions and Parking

From Chiverton Cross roundabout (on the A30) follow the signs to St Agnes. Just before the village there’s a mini roundabout, take the right exit through the village centre. Continue right down into the village passing the shops and following the road round to the right past the church, signposted Peterville and the beach. At the next roundabout take the left exit down to Trevaunance Cove (beach).

There are several car parks: the first is a large pay and display on your left, or you could continue past this to The Driftwood’s small car park (they make a charge, which you can reclaim if you spend over a certain amount in the pub), or beyond here there’s one more small car park for which you pay on entry.

The Routes

Dramatic scenery near St Agnes

There are two circular routes to choose from, with an optional loop over St Agnes Beacon adding about a mile. Both routes start and finish at Trevaunance Cove and can be described as “hilly”, but you can take a breather for refreshments at the Driftwood Spars and (depending on opening hours) part way round at the NT cafe at Chapel Porth.

• Route 1. 4.7 miles. You’ll head westward along the coast path for just over 1.5 miles before heading inland at the coastguard station. If it’s a clear day we recommend going up over the Beacon to take in the breathtaking panoramic views (this is included in the 4.7 miles). At this point you’ll join the main route again back down to the coastal path and round to Trevaunance.
• Route 2. 7 miles (excluding 1m Beacon loop). You’ll run from Trevaunance Cove to Chapel Porth on coastal paths that take in the old mining works at Wheal Coates. At Chapel Porth the route heads inland along footpaths before joining country lanes at the foot of the Beacon. If your legs are still feeling strong, you can take a detour up over the top, or you can follow footpaths back down to the coast and on to Trevaunance Cove and a well earned drink!

Refreshments

The Driftwood Spars (both routes); Chapel Porth NT cafe (7 mile route), dependent on opening hours.

Maps

OS Getamap You can print off a map of the route here, but maps will also be provided by Claire on the day.

Contact

Email Claire with any enquiries.