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Trencrom Hill trail

Cornwall

The view from Trencrom Hill, Cornwall
The view from Trencrom Hill, Cornwall | © National Trust Images/Shaun Boyns

Climb to the top of 175m-high Trencrom Hill for far-reaching views across the landscape. Although it's not the highest hill in West Cornwall the route to the top offers a glimpse of some prehistoric archaeology and history as well as the chance to spot wildlife along the way.

Start point

Trencrom Hill car park. Grid ref: SW517359

Trail information

Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)
Duration 30 mins
Dog friendly***
  1. *Undulating route with steep inclines. For further details, please see Terrain section.

  2. **Steep inclines on natural surfaces. For further details, please see section marked Access.

  3. ***Dogs welcome under close control. For further details, please see section marked Facilities.

Worth a trip from Godolphin

Why not combine your visit to Godolphin with a brisk walk up Trencrom Hill? It's about a 20-minute drive between the two places.

  • Total stages: 4

    Total stages: 4

    Start point

    Trencrom Hill car park. Grid ref: SW517359

    Stage 1

    From Trencrom Hill car park head west towards Badger's Croft, following the track.

    Stage 2

    Take the path on the right, skirting the hill.

    Stage 3

    Ascend to the top of the hill from the north. At the top of Trencrom Hill take in the views stretching across North Cornwall to Godrevy and towards Rosewall Hill to the west.

    Stage 4

    Follow the track down and round back to the car park. On the way back, keep an eye out for traces of mining history such as shafts.

    End point

    Trencrom Hill car park. Grid ref: SW517359

    Trail map

    Map of Trencrom Hill trail, Cornwall
    Map of Trencrom Hill trail, Cornwall | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey

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Godolphin 

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden and historic house

Helston, Cornwall

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A view of a path up Godolphin Hill, Cornwall on a summer's day

Godolphin Hill walk 

This gentle ramble up to the top of Godolphin Hill will reward you with some of the most impressive views over West Cornwall you can find.

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Walking
DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)
View over the countryside to the sea from Godolphin Hill, West Cornwall

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Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RE

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