Gillan & Nare Point from Porthallow
Introduction to Walk 2009
Region - Cornwall AONB
County/Area - Cornwall
Author - Parc an Grouse Bed & Breakfast
Length - 4.7 miles / 7.6 km
Ascent - 650 feet / 197 metres
Grade - easy
A great short Cornwall walk starting from Porthallow on the Eastern side of the Lizard peninsula. The walk includes woods and famland to reach Gillan Harbour. The return leg follows the South West Coast Path back to the start with many beautiful seascapes along the way. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 103 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer 103 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 204 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Landranger 204 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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Walking in Cornwall
This guidebook includes routes to 40 day walks in Cornwall. From short, easy strolls to longer, wilder routes, there is plenty to appeal to both families and experienced walkers. The walks explore the interior and coasts, including walks through picturesque villages, old tin-mining areas and the Lizard and Land's End Peninsulas.
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