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Godolphin Hill – Great Work Mine, Godolphin loop from Townshend

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Godolphin Hill – Great Work Mine, Godolphin loop from Townshend

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Godolphin Hill – Great Work Mine, Godolphin loop from Townshend

02:07

7.71km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.53 km

Rocky Lane

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A fun gravel segment that does what it says on the tin: very Ronseal! Rocky lane climbs up alongside the peak of Godolphin Hill, so you can push your bike …

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2.94 km

Godolphin Hill

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Fog has its charms, but on top of a hill you want to be able to see a little further.

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2.95 km

St Michael's Mount in the distance

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2.96 km

Scenic Viewpoint Overlooking the Countryside and Ocean

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Some of the other paths are too overgrown to push a bike through unscathed.

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3.79 km

Godolphin Hill and Great Work Walk

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3.86 km

These are the remains of the engine house of the Leeds Shaft, part of the Great Work colliery, one of Cornwall's first and most famous mines. It started in 1538 and was located between Godolphin Hill and Tregonning Hill.

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3.91 km

Bench at Trescowe and Millpool Junction

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A bench in the middle of a lush green meadow at the intersection of three roads: an ideal place to catch your breath before continuing your ride.

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4.22 km

View of Great Work Mine

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Mine dating from the 16th Century. Major tin producer in the 19th century. The workings occupy the saddle between Godolphin Hill and Tregonning Hill. One of the local mines that …

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7.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

1.29 km

836 m

510 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

2.58 km

267 m

261 m

Elevation

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Godolphin Hill – Great Work Mine, Godolphin loop from Townshend

Rocky Lane

Godolphin Hill

St Michael's Mount in the distance

Scenic Viewpoint Overlooking the Countryside and Ocean

Godolphin Hill and Great Work Walk

Great Work Mine, Godolphin

Bench at Trescowe and Millpool Junction

View of Great Work Mine

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