Laurence Hansford writes :- Then we went under the line again as we got near St Agnes, this time on the B3277, so I took another picture out of the back window. To bypass the closed path, stay on the lane at direction 11 and turn left at the junction to reach the stile at direction 16 and rejoin the route here. Although preparatory work was done before hand, removing the overburden of the embankment , the actual demolition took place on a Sunday and this vital artery - the A30 was closed for the day. Walk: Perranporth and Cligga Head, Cornwall. The main beach at Perranporth has lifeguard cover from Easter till the end of October. Following close to the route of the former Perranporth to Chacewater railway branch line, the 2.6-mile (4.2km) trail crosses land that was previously inaccessible or closed to the public. Copyright David Hibberd. Oct 2006 Picture from Derek Brooks of the Goonhavern Old Cornwall Society, Shepherds to Goonhavern was just over three miles. A circular walk from Cubert's Celtic churchyard through the cowslip meadows of the Penhale Sands nature reserve and on paths lined with wildflowers along the river valley to reach St Pirans Round - the remains of the mediaeval amphitheatre. Copyright Keith Jenkin, The catch point which featured in the de-railment mentioned in Cyril's notes above is that at the right hand side of this photograph. Copyright David Pearce, The 'Planet' at Lanteague, near Zelah. 12th March 2017 Copyright Ian Harvey. Copyright the late Patrick English collection, Happy days, time for a chat - two trains cross at Perranporth. Although note a few wagons can be seen being stored. The walk route is described with detailed, regularly-updated, hand-written directions. Track pilled high with a little left for lifting. Copyright Laurence Hansford. Copyright Mike Roach, Wheal Liberty Viaduct repairs . 12th March 2017 Copyright Ian Harvey. The Railway The Great Western Railway arrived in Perranporth in 1903 with a branch line service via Chacewater to Truro. Trevemper Siding map 2 M Harris 6 October 2020. Cross the road and walk forward until you reach the coastal path, turn left. A one-way coastal walk, made circular via an initial bus journey, along the ore-bearing cliffs between Perranporth and St Agnes passing the remains of Nobel's dynamite works, Britain's best preserved spitfire base and the Blue Hills of Trevellas Coombe where tin is still processed on a small scale using traditional methods. 4th February 1973 Copyright Roger Winnen, 140807c Tho only remains now (7th August 2014) of Perranporth Beach Halt being the lamp standard and the gate. Neil Coates is a Manchester-based writer with nearly 40 walking/guidebooks published. Courtesy Mrs Bob Blackman. This picture was kindly provided by Derek Brooks, Recorder of the Goonhavern & District Old Cornwall Society. By. 2023 BBC. The paths are indistinct and muddled, but keep heading generally straight and you will come to the abandoned and ruined Oratory. Goonhavern Halt Courtesy David Pearce Copyright. This removes worries about getting lost by tracking you using GPS, reminding you when you need to follow the next direction and warning you if you wander off the route. It is more than a mile from the junction at Shepherds 13th August 2016 Copyright Colin Burges, Treamble Terminus Colin Burges The sort of oddity that I snap. Copyright J. The original plan was to link with Kamaishi Mine and Kamaishi Port, but at an altitude of 887m, the mountain pass at Sennintge prevented immediate expansion eastward to Kamaishi. Copyright. Copyright The Late Patrick English collection, Perranporth signalbox during the demolition works, these are emphasised by the sad remains of a rail over road bridge lying in the foreground. This photograph shows PerranporthRead the full article. The Gardener's Room, Boscawen Rd, Perranporth, Cornwall TR6 0EP, Website designed and developed by Design UNLTD. Perranporth Gardens Charities Typically five services run weekly . N.B. Picture taken on 30th October 2014 Copyright Peter Bragg, A bit of the scrap rail from the siding awaits collection on the road side, the siding was on the far side of the goods shed at a higher level. Copyright Keith Jenkin, Tolcarn Junction from a Chacewater train bearing right. It has a population of 3,066, and is the largest settlement in the civil parish of Perranzabuloe. Picture from Facebook, Another interesting view from the south east of the station at Perranporth. Perranporth. It's the winter of 1963 and the Chacewater - Newquay line has little time left, A few passengers wait for the Chacewater and Truro bound train. Also note a section of bridge rail - probably a fence or notice post. 23rd August 1964. Wood Collection. In this view alongside the station one can see the B3277 dipping down to pass under the line and then climbing towards Chyverton. On the way you will pass Bolingey, Cocks Viaduct and the old railway bridges. 14 helpful votes. the next but one carries Bridge Road over the line. This path may be rough. Perranporth was the main station in the parish but smaller halts existed at Mithian, Perranporth Beach and Goonhavern. The train will soon pass under the road bridge and through a sizeable cutting as it heads towards Perranporth. Footpaths crossing the trackbed of the old Perranporth railway lead back to Station Road to complete the circular route. Photograph from the late Jon Wood Collection Copyright. Leave the house, turn right and walk up the coombe, staying left and to the main road when the road forks. Connecting the route with Trenance car park will mean Trail users can park at the site and then cycle or walk towards Perranporth or follow the cycle and walking routes into Newquay town centre. Additional lifeguards are on duty further north on Perran Sands from 15th May until 26th September (2021) Please note: Dogs are currently allowed on Perranporth beach all year around. Goonbell through the arch of the long buried bidge. Part of a ground disc is trapped in the wreckage. Address: Perranzabuloe Museum, Ponsmere Road, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0BW, Email: perranzabuloemuseum.enquiries@gmail.com, Site Design: Follow the path over the cliffs and return via the beach or turning right and taking the path across the Golf Course back to town. Copyright Keith Jenkin. Copyright Peter Bragg. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Once a walk is downloaded, the app doesn't need a phone or wifi signal during the walk. This picture of Shepherds & staff in the early 1900's kindly provided by Derek Brooks, Recorder of the Goonhavern & District Old Cornwall Society. The line continued in a more or less straight line but bearing slightly right to enter a cutting in which Goonbell Halt was situated about 1,400 yards distant. Derek Brooks Collection 3 This sign was on one of the gates at Temple near Goonhavern Station. If you'd like to purchase several in one go, you can email contact@iwalkcornwall.co.uk. The app will direct you to the start of the walk via satnav. Otherwise and at high tide, cross the bridge and take the path up the other side of the valley past the mine workings, drop down into Trevaunance cove. A view looking from a road over rail bridge about 135 yards beyond the east end of the viaduct . 29th October 1977 Copyright Roger Winnen, Trenance Viaduct from the bowling green at Trenance Newquay. The gates would soon be opened to permit the passage of demolition trains. A nice colourful addition Perranporth signal box, this picture taken in September 1966 by Doug Nicholls, Copyright. The museum recalls the effect of Dr Beechings railway axe with photographs of the last train leaving from Perranporth station. Apologies for the poor quality but the resolution was poor in the first place. Copyright. A 1902 photograph from the Alan Harris Collection.The very interesting thing in this picture it that it was taken during the very early days of constriction, the track is temporary, the awning is under construction, the road bridge in the background is also nowhere near complete. Walk out of the side gate, cross the road and take the footpath on the right this will take you up the side of the coombe to Liskey Hill. Published: March 5th, 2021 at 1:23 pm. Presuming the scaffolding is level this indicates that the line was on a slight climb towards Goonbell. Leave the house by the back gate, take the footpath to your right and follow the path. The route runs for about 3 miles following the Saints Trail east along the dismantled track. Shepherds station looking from the road overbridge. Copyright Laurence Hansford. Courtesy the Peter Butt collection, As Perranporth station was at 7 miles 65 chains this mile post at miles 60 chains must have been very close to the station on the Beach Halt side. Long after to closure but prior to the picture above. 9 reviews. Copyright Laurence Hansford. Walks near Perranporth - The Classic Guide The Plymouth Railway Circle Cornwall Mineral lines Railtour near Goonhavern on Saturday 28th April 1962. Whilst the metals of the loop and main line are well polished it doesn't look as if the Treamble branch off to the right has seen much use. Looking from the west side of the bridge at Blackwater - the village lies beyond the arch. A facebook picture. Walk all the way to the far end of the beach (3 Miles). The results of the cutting dig must have been used to provide the approaches to the bridge in the foreground. Copyright, Another Mike Roach picture taken from a lower level. 3 years ago. Copyright Roger Winnen. It looks as if over 50 years of Cornish weather has removed all the smoke stains. From the Goonhavern Old Cornwall Society collection courtesy Derek Brooks Recorder. April 1976 Copyright Mike Roach. Turn right out of the house and walk up the coombe. The route follows the stream up the valley alongside the ochre-stained riverbed and past East Wheal Rose and the edge of Newlyn Downs to reach the source of the stream on Penhallow Moor. People can now cycle, walk or ride the full 4.2km of the trail, A new bridge has been built over the road at Reen, between Goonhavern and Cocks Village. Railway Walk. A view from a train running into St Agnes in 1962. Perranporth was the main station in the parish but smaller "halts" existed at Mithian, Perranporth Beach and Goonhavern. The view from the narrow road bridge across the line at the north end of the station. Copyright J. . At the end of the beach take the footpath up the cliff and follow the path around the headlands until you reach Holywell Bay. Wheal Liberty Viaduct 1902 From the Alan Harris Collection. Trevemper Siding. 23rd August 1964 Copyright Laurence Hansford. 2023GPS Cycle and Walking Routes | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Which GPS? Perranporth Subway 4th April 2005 Copyright Trevor Tremethick. We're looking towards Perranporth and it would seem that that is where the next service is expected. It is the weekend and so Laurence speculates that with the contractors away this gentleman may be doing a little tidying up for his own benefit! Source unknown. The coaching stock depicted on the far side of the island platform would be for a service from Newquay to Chacewater. Copyright Roger Winnen. It hosts some of Cornwall's most popular and spectacular beaches, where the miles of golden sand, huge surf and sand dunes, jam-packed with wildlife, all combine to make a pretty impressive location that helped to inspire Winston Graham's Poldark novels. Derek Brooks Collection. Note the otherwise empty track bed with track panels stacked beyond the signal box.