News archive for 2025

News archive for 2025

Highlights

Captain's Log

Walk Check
Re-walked Roche and the rock to check and update directions
Footpaths
Overgrown footpath at Three Hammers found to be missing from LMP cutting schedule. Requested addition through Cormac.
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Re-walked St Breward to King Arthur's Hall to check and update directions
iWalk App
Updated with improved average speed calculation
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Re-walked Bedruthan Steps to check and update directions
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Re-walked Delabole to Lanteglos to check and update directions
Footpaths
Flagged stiles in need of repair to Cormac on paths 566/8/2 and 507/2/1.
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Re-walked Seaton to Millendreath to check and update directions
Footpaths
Waymark post resurrected near St Mabyn
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Re-walked St Wenn to Withiel to check and update directions
iWalk App
Updated with improvements to footpath issue reporting to help Cormac Countryside Team pinpoint issues
Footpaths
3 fallen trees near Hellanbridge reported to Cormac for clearance
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Re-walked Degibna and Carminowe Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Hellandbridge to St Mabyn to check and update directions
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Re-walked Mawnan to check and update directions
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Re-walked Coombe and Old Kea to check and update directions
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Re-walked Davidstow and Inny Vale to check and update directions
Footpaths
Waymark post resurrected near Luxulyan Valley using waymark repair kit
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Re-walked St Just-in-Roseland to St Mawes to check and update directions
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Re-walked Land's End to check and update directions
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Re-walked The Loe to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Ives to Zennor to check and update directions
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Re-walked Zennor to St Ives (via bus) to check and update directions
Footpaths
Devised a fallen waymark repair kit using rebars and cable ties. First prototype produced.
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Re-walked Lost Church and Perranporth dunes to check and update directions
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Re-walked Mullion three coves to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lanhydrock Gardens to check and update directions
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Re-walked Padstow to Harbour Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Trevone to Padstow to check and update directions
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Re-walked Crantock and The Gannel to check and update directions
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Re-walked Crantock to check and update directions
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Re-walked Praa Sands to Prussia Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Gwennap Pit and Carn Marth to check and update directions
Footpaths
2 degraded stiles in Trebarwith Valley reported to Cormac for repair/replacement
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Re-walked Trebarwith Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Cotehele to Calstock to check and update directions
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Re-walked Danescombe Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lerryn River and Tivoli lost gardens to check and update directions
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Re-walked Kennack Sands to Cadgwith to check and update directions
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Re-walked Stithians to Kennall Vale to check and update directions
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Re-walked Cremyll to Maker Church to check and update directions
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Re-walked Tregantle to Crafthole to check and update directions
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Re-walked Godolphin to Tregonning to check and update directions
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Re-walked Bude Canal and Coast to check and update directions
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Re-walked Helston and Cober Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Helston to check and update directions
Footpaths
Footbridge with broken footboards near Lansallos reported to Cormac for repairs
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Re-walked Polperro to Lansallos to check and update directions
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Re-walked Porthpean to Black Head to check and update directions
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Re-walked Gwennap Pit to Carn Marth (short version) to check and update directions
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Re-walked Gwithian and Upton Towans to check and update directions
Footpaths
Drainage issues on footpath near Portmellon brought to Cormac's attention
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Re-walked Mevagissey to Portmellon to check and update directions
Footpaths
Cleared an overgrown stone stile on path 566/17/2
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Re-walked Sancreed to Carn Euny to check and update directions
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Re-walked Zennor to The Carracks to check and update directions
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Re-walked Par Beach to Polkerris to check and update directions
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Re-walked Watergate Bay to Newquay (via bus) to check and update directions
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Re-walked Tregardock to Dannonchapel to check and update directions
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Re-walked Portreath to Wheal Tye to check and update directions
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Re-walked Trelissick to check and update directions
Footpaths
Did a remedial cut back of overgrown side growth on path 546/25/4 and reported to Cormac for a full cut.
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Re-walked Port Quin to Lundy Bay to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Just to Nanquidno to check and update directions
Footpaths
Reported three missing footboards on a wooden walkway at Polridmouth (path 403/16/1)
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Re-walked Gribbin Head to check and update directions
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Re-walked Carn Brea and the Great Flat Lode to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Newlyn East and Lappa Valley to check and update directions
Footpaths
Cleared path 537/3/1 with loppers after finding it dangerous to pass due to overgrown gorse. Contacted with Cormac to sort out future LMP cutting for this path.
Footpaths
Degraded stile near Barretts Zawn reported to Cormac for repair/replacement
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Re-walked Port Gaverne to Barretts Zawn to check and update directions
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Re-walked Portwrinkle to Sheviock to check and update directions
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Re-walked King's Wood and Pentewan Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Saltash and the Lynher Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Cadgwith Cove to The Lizard to check and update directions
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Re-walked Kennack Sands to Lankidden Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Stepper Point and the Doom Bar to check and update directions
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Re-walked Cadgwith Cove to Church Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Church Cove and Lizard Point to check and update directions
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Re-walked Three Saints Way to check and update directions
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Re-walked Morwenstow to Marsland to check and update directions
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Re-walked Mount Edgcumbe to Kingsand to check and update directions
New walk
Porthallow and Porthoustock released using new section of SWCP
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Re-walked Pendower Beach to Veryan to check and update directions
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Re-walked Pendeen to Portheras Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Porthallow and Porthoustock to check and update directions
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Re-walked Trebarwith Strand to Backways Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Trevose Head to check and update directions
Footpaths
2 degraded stiles at Polyphant reported to Cormac for repairs
Walk Check
Re-walked Polyphant to check and update directions
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Re-walked Widemouth to Bude to check and update directions
Footpaths
Reported a loose step on the large flight of steps on path 632/8/3 to Cormac for fixing.
Walk Check
Re-walked St Neot Two Valleys to check and update directions
Footpaths
Damaged stile and slippery bridge near Rilla Mill reported to Cormac
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Re-walked Rilla Mill and Plushabridge to check and update directions
Footpaths
Degraded and slippery stiles near St Columb Major reported to Cormac for repairs
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Re-walked St Clement and Malpas to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Mawgan to St Columb Major to check and update directions
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Re-walked Coverack to Lankidden Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Maenporth to Budock Water to check and update directions
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Re-walked Caradon Hill to Trethevy Quoit to check and update directions
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Re-walked Sennen Cove to Nanquidno to check and update directions
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Re-walked Tehidy Woods to Deadman's Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Helford and Frenchman's Creek to check and update directions
Mysteries
Penzance mystery released
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Re-walked Looe woodland, river and coast to check and update directions
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Re-walked Nare Head to Portloe to check and update directions
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Re-walked Morwenstow to Stanbury Mouth to check and update directions
Footpaths
Several degraded stiles and gates near St Endellion reported to Cormac for repairs
Walk Check
Re-walked St Kew, St Endellion and Tregellist to check and update directions
Footpaths
Identified a "see-saw" loose step on a flight of steps on the SWCP near Pentewan posing a fall risk. Addressed as high priority by Cormac ranger.
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Re-walked Pentewan, Heligan and Mevagissey to check and update directions
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Re-walked Chapel Porth to Trevaunance Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Boscastle to Tintagel (via bus) to check and update directions
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Re-walked Tintagel to Rocky Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Tintagel to Bossiney to check and update directions
Footpaths
Overgrown footpath at Kenwyn added to LMP cutting schedule via Cormac.
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Re-walked Callestick and Ventongimps to check and update directions
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Re-walked Constantine to Scott's Quay to check and update directions
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Re-walked Polruan to Lantic Bay to check and update directions
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Re-walked Minions and Caradon Hill to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Issey to Sea Mills to check and update directions
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Re-walked Trewarmett to Tregardock to check and update directions
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Re-walked Trevaunance Cove and Blue Hills mine to check and update directions
Footpaths
Broken footboards to footbridge near Treligga reported to Cormac for repairs
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Re-walked Newlyn to Mousehole to check and update directions
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Re-walked Penzance to Newlyn to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lanhydrock to Respryn to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Agnes Beacon and Wheal Coates to check and update directions
New walk
New St Erth walk release in collaboration with Cornwall Wildlife Trust, including the St Erth Pits nature reserve
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Re-walked Boscastle Headlands to check and update directions
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Re-walked The Strangles to Buckator to check and update directions
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Re-walked Millook Haven to Dizzard to check and update directions
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Re-walked Withiel and Tremore Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Truro to Roseworthy to check and update directions
Footpaths
Degraded stile on footbridge at St Gennys reported to Cormac for repairs
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Re-walked Crackington Haven to St Gennys Church to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Gennys Church to Dizzard to check and update directions
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Re-walked Boscastle to Buckator to check and update directions
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Re-walked Crackington Haven to Boscastle (via bus) to check and update directions
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Re-walked Crackington Haven to The Strangles to check and update directions
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Re-walked Port Isaac to Polzeath (via bus) to check and update directions
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Re-walked Towan Beach to Portscatho to check and update directions
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Re-walked Wadebridge to St Breock to check and update directions
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Re-walked Golitha Falls and Siblyback Lake to check and update directions
Mysteries
Porthleven mystery released
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Re-walked Cotehele to Metherell to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Dominic to Cotehele Bridge to check and update directions
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Re-walked West Pentire to Crantock Beach to check and update directions
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Re-walked Rosemergy to Gurnard's Head to check and update directions
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Re-walked Zennor to Gurnard's Head to check and update directions
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Re-walked Trebarwith Valley to Backways Cove to check and update directions
Footpaths
Fallen tree blocking path at North Hill reported to Cormac for clearance, and exposed nails protruding from bridge for making safe
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Re-walked North Hill to Hawks Tor to check and update directions
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Re-walked West Pentire and Polly Joke to check and update directions
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Re-walked Cardinham and Bury Castle to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Erth, River and Pits to check and update directions
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Re-walked Port Quin to Port Isaac to check and update directions
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Re-walked Mullion to Predannack to check and update directions
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Re-walked Week St Mary to Penhallam to check and update directions
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Re-walked Hell's Mouth to Godrevy to check and update directions
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Re-walked Tintagel Church to Trebarwith Strand to check and update directions
Mysteries
Newquay mystery released
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Re-walked Lerryn to St Winnow to check and update directions
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Re-walked Porthleven to Rinsey Head to check and update directions
Mysteries
Looe mystery released
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Re-walked Jacobstow to Poulza to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Breward to Lank to check and update directions
Mysteries
Port Isaac mystery released
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Re-walked Helford to Dennis Head to check and update directions
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Re-walked Warbstow Cross and Bury to check and update directions
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Re-walked Rock to Polzeath to check and update directions
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Re-walked Luxulyan Valley to Prideaux to check and update directions
Mysteries
Bude mystery released
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Re-walked Penryn Creeks and Enys to check and update directions
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Re-walked Grampound to Trenowth to check and update directions
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Re-walked Newmills to Tregadillett to check and update directions
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Re-walked Duckpool to Woodford to check and update directions
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Re-walked Rosemullion Head to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Stephen and Tregargus Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lesnewth Church to Hallwell Woods to check and update directions
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Re-walked Porthallow to Gillan to check and update directions
Footpaths
Reported two separate fallen trees across paths 110/48/1 and 115/48/1.
Footpaths
Fallen trees across path at St Loy reported to Cormac for clearance
Walk Check
Re-walked St Buryan to Penberth Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Towan Beach to Place House to check and update directions
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Re-walked Giant's Quoit and Pendarves Wood to check and update directions
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Re-walked Portheras Cove and Chûn Quoit to check and update directions
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Re-walked Padstow town and obelisk to check and update directions
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Re-walked Egloshayle and Allen Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Hayle and The Towans to check and update directions
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Re-walked Castle-an-dinas and Menalhyl valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Austell, Clay Trails and Menacuddle Well to check and update directions
Footpaths
Degraded stile near Boscastle reported to Cormac for repairs
Walk Check
Re-walked Boscastle to Rocky Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Truro and the old Newham railway to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lesnewth to Tresparrett in the Valency Valley to check and update directions
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Re-walked Porthtowan to Chapel Porth to check and update directions
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Re-walked Poundstock to Millook to check and update directions
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Re-walked The Camelford Way to check and update directions
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Re-walked Golitha Falls to Trethevy Quoit to check and update directions
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Re-walked Minions and the Cheesewring to check and update directions
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Re-walked Ladock Woods and Holy Well to check and update directions
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Re-walked Cardinham Woods and Lady Vale to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lantivet Bay and Lansallos to check and update directions
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Re-walked Palace Cove and Lansallos to check and update directions
Footpaths
Fallen tree near Ladock reported to Cormac for clearance
Walk Check
Re-walked Pentewan Valley and Black Head to check and update directions
Walk
Seaton to Milleandreath updated to use the new section of SWCP
Mysteries
Boscastle mystery released
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Re-walked Botallack Head and Levant Mine to check and update directions
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Re-walked Porthcothan, Bedruthan Steps and Watergate Bay (via bus) to check and update directions
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Re-walked Feock to Devoran to check and update directions
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Re-walked Gunnislake to Chilsworthy to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lelant Saltings to Carbis Bay to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lelant to St Ives to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Endellion to Port Isaac to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Tudy to Wetherham to check and update directions
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Re-walked Seven Bays (via bus) to check and update directions
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Re-walked Charlestown to Porthpean to check and update directions
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Re-walked Helford Passage to check and update directions
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Re-walked Port Isaac to check and update directions
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Re-walked Polzeath to St Enodoc Church to check and update directions
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Re-walked Kit Hill to Kelly Bray to check and update directions
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Re-walked Polkerris, Gribbin Head and Readymoney Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Charlestown and Carlyon Bay to check and update directions
Mysteries
Mysteries app released with first 5 mysteries
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Re-walked Falmouth and Pendennis Point to check and update directions
Footpaths
Reported a broken stile on path 633/6/1 for repairs
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Re-walked Deerpark to Herodsfoot to check and update directions
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Re-walked Praa Sands to Trewavas Mine to check and update directions
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Re-walked Holywell to St Piran's Oratory to check and update directions
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Re-walked Predannack to Kynance Cove to check and update directions
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Re-walked Talland Bay to Polperro to check and update directions
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Re-walked Mylor and Restronguet Creeks to check and update directions
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Re-walked North Petherwin to Winsdon to check and update directions
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Re-walked Carn Galver to Mên-an-Tol to check and update directions
Walk
Met with Eden Project outreach team to fine-tune the iWalk route for upcoming work at Eden
Footpaths
Reported two fallen trees across path 566/20/2 to Cormac for clearance
Walk Check
Re-walked Eden Project to check and update directions
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Re-walked Portwrinkle to Downderry to check and update directions
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Re-walked Lamorna and St Loy to check and update directions
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Re-walked Kilminorth Woods and the Giant's Hedge to check and update directions
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Re-walked Tintagel, Church and Castle to check and update directions
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Re-walked St Ives to check and update directions
Footpaths
2 fallen trees near Porthpean reported to Cormac for clearance
Walk Check
Re-walked Marazion to Penzance to check and update directions
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Re-walked Morwenstow and Tidna Valley to check and update directions