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Godolphin Mining Heritage Walk

Enjoy a short walk through a mining landscape, with one of our volunteer guides, who will highlight the features of mining that remain and tell you more about the historic relationship between Godolphin and mining.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join one of our volunteer walks leaders and discover more about Godolphin's industrial past right in the heart of a landscape scarred by centuries of mining.

These guided walks will take place every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday with a 1.30pm start, and be approximately 45 -50 minutes long.

These tours will run from Tuesday 19 May - Saturday 24 October.

The walks are approximately 1.75 miles and might be on stoned paths, or through fields. Ground conditions can be extremely muddy, especially in the early Spring and Autumn so stout footwear is a must.

Please wear sensible footwear and suitable clothing, and bring your own water/refreshments. Look out for our walking guides in red at the meeting point, near the Welcome Hut.

Dogs on leads are welcome. This event is free.

Please note: walks are subject to cancellation based on adverse weather conditions and volunteer availability.

Please call ahead if you are visiting specifically for this walk.

Times

The basics

Accessibility

Due to the terrain, this walk is not wheelchair accessible. This walk includes inclined terrain and stile crossings. The pace is slow and gentle, so fitness levels can be accommodated.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Welcome Hut at 13.15pm for at 13.30pm start.

Suitability for children

Suitable for children.

What to bring and wear

We recommend wearing stout footwear and outdoor clothing. Please note that areas in Godolphin Woods can be extremely muddy if the weather has been wet.

Other

Please note that this walks will be weather dependant, due to potential muddy conditions in Godolphin Woods, and subject to volunteer availability. Please call ahead if you intend to visit specifically for this walk.

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