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South West England

Pentewan Valley

Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from Pentewan Valley

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Pentewan Valley

Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from Pentewan Valley

Moderate

5.0

(2)

46

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Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from Pentewan Valley

03:00

10.8km

200m

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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.00 km for 389 m

Customers only

After 4.84 km for 125 m

Customers only

After 7.30 km for 196 m

Customers only

After 7.81 km for 244 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.76 km

Giant's Head Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

A fun statue of a troll

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2

2.77 km

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Natural

The jungle

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of the most famous gardens in England. It is located eight kilometers south of St Austell near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Originally …

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3

2.99 km

Mud Maid

Highlight • Natural

Don't steal her heart or you'll have a lava monster on your hands

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4

3.63 km

Insect Hotel

Highlight • Structure

Very large insect hotel

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5

3.79 km

Wishing Tree with Coins

Highlight • Natural

6

4.58 km

Rope bridge in Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Bridge

If king Charles can go across it then anyone can

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7

4.58 km

Suspension Bridge at the Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Bridge

8

7.18 km

Bird Observatory at The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spot the birds in the park from this observatory

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B

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

4.39 km

789 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

2.50 km

1.92 km

1.08 km

530 m

475 m

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Friday 26 June

22°C

17°C

30 %

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