Bells Walkers April 20th 2025

A Sunny EASTER Sunday, we set off from Trehane Farm. The footpath took us through

a grass field to Tredole Farm and beside some lovely stone buildings and walls and by chance we spoke to the stonemason as we passed on the footpath. Crossing a couple more grass fields we emerged at ST NECTANS GLEN . There are toilets a cafe and LOADS MORE here. It is said St Nectan lived in a hermitage at the head of the waterfall. On stormy days he would venture down to the end of Rocky Valley and ring a silver bell to warn ships away from the treacherous rocks. 

We ventured down the footpath to St Pirans church and Well then took the road for a short distance and picked up the Rocky Valley footpath, passing old mill buildings, to the sea.

Following the coast path alongside the cliffs, we veered off into Tintagel village and passing the number of holiday makers we made are way to the church. Lots of see here. The most ancient historic feature, is a Roman milestone dating to the reign of the Emperor Licinius, who died in AD 324 when he was put to death by his rival Constantine. There are 6 bells here, but no ringing during EASTER WEEK. Leaving the church we followed Vicarage Hill, off Bossiney Rd we took the footpath across fields to Fenterleigh where a large cross stands on the crossroads.

At Trevillett we turned off onto a path skirting around the quarry through trees, eventually arriving at TREFORDA Farm where we had a chat with the farmer before heading on a track down across a stream and up to Tredole and back across the field to the cars.

9.6 miles, many ups and downs, many stiles, this is not for the feint hearted, but with the glorious sunshine and lots to see and great company, thoroughly enjoyable.

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