Medieval mills & a ruined Victorian factory walk near Lizard Point, Cornwall
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Coastal walk

Medieval mills & a ruined Victorian factory walk near Lizard Point

Helston, Cornwall

Distance 1.6
Time 30 min
Type Coastal
Parking Poltesco car park

About Medieval mills & a ruined Victorian factory walk near Lizard Point

Medieval mills & a ruined Victorian factory walk near Lizard Point is a coastal walk on Cornish.co.uk — a full trail guide with the route on the map, practical notes, and nearby places from the directory. It starts near Helston. The route is around 1.6.

Allow about 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.

Parking: Poltesco car park.

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock, cliff edges and nesting birds.

There are 31 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.

As with any Cornish coast path, check tide times and the forecast before you set out, keep back from cliff edges, and wear footwear with a decent grip.

Official trail info ↗

Walk map & stop-offs

Stops along the way

Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.

Eat & drink

Cadgwith Cove Inn 1.2 km Eat Cadgwith Cove Inn Looking for Cadgwith Cove Inn Carnmenellis? This place to eat and drink in Carnmenellis, Cornwall is… The Old Cellars 1.2 km Eat The Old Cellars The Old Cellars Mongleath is a verified place to eat and drink in Mongleath, Cornwall, listed… Ann's Pasties 3.8 km Eat Ann's Pasties Ann’s Pasties Kennack Sands is a verified place to eat and drink in Kennack Sands, Cornwall,… The Lizard Point Inn 3.9 km Eat The Lizard Point Inn The Lizard Point Inn Coverack sits in Coverack, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and… Top House Inn 3.9 km Eat Top House Inn Top House Inn Halwin sits in Halwin, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink… The Witchball 3.9 km Eat The Witchball The Witchball Church Cove is a verified place to eat and drink in Church Cove, Cornwall,…

See & do

Helford River (Northern Bank, near Port Navas) 2.7 km See Helford River (Northern Bank, near Port Navas) Looking for Helford River (Northern Bank, near Port Navas)? This attraction and things to do stop… Lizard Point Lighthouse 3.3 km See Lizard Point Lighthouse Looking for Lizard Point Lighthouse Landewednack? This attraction and things to do stop in Landewednack, Cornwall… Goonhilly Downs (Coastal Edge) 3.6 km See Goonhilly Downs (Coastal Edge) Looking for Goonhilly Downs (Coastal Edge) Mullion? This attraction and things to do stop in Mullion,… Lizard Point Lighthouse 3.7 km See Lizard Point Lighthouse Looking for Lizard Point Lighthouse Trelowarren? This attraction and things to do stop in Trelowarren, Cornwall… The Lizard National Trust Tea Room 3.7 km See The Lizard National Trust Tea Room The Lizard National Trust Tea Room Trelowarren sits in Trelowarren, Cornwall — a practical attraction and… The Lizard Inn (for access to surrounding coastal paths) 3.9 km See The Lizard Inn (for access to surrounding coastal paths) The Lizard Inn (for access to surrounding coastal paths) sits in Lizard, Cornwall — a practical…

Wildlife & nature

National Trust - Lizard National Nature Reserve 0.8 km Wildlife National Trust - Lizard National Nature Reserve Looking for National Trust – Lizard National Nature Reserve Porthoustock? This attraction and things to do… Goonhilly Downs Nature Reserve (Coastal Access Points) 3.7 km Wildlife Goonhilly Downs Nature Reserve (Coastal Access Points) Goonhilly Downs Nature Reserve (Coastal Access Points) Creed is a verified attraction and things to do…

Beaches nearby

Kennack Sands 1 km Beaches Kennack Sands Two beautiful sandy coves divided by a rocky outcrop, Kennack Sands offers diverse coastal beauty accessible… Downas Cove 3.8 km Beaches Downas Cove Housel Bay 4.1 km Beaches Housel Bay Offering spectacular views of The Lizard, Housel Bay is a stunning stretch of coastline near Creed.… Pentreath 4.4 km Beaches Pentreath A beautiful beach near Church Cove, Cornwall. Porthbeer Cove 5.9 km Beaches Porthbeer Cove

Shops & markets

The Lizard Pharmacy & Gift Shop 1.2 km Shop The Lizard Pharmacy & Gift Shop Looking for The Lizard Pharmacy & Gift Shop Arrowan? This shop and retail stop in Arrowan,… Kynance Cove Cafe & Shop 3.5 km Shop Kynance Cove Cafe & Shop Kynance Cove Cafe & Shop Gweek is a verified shop and retail stop in Gweek, Cornwall,… The Lizard Lamp Company 3.9 km Shop The Lizard Lamp Company Looking for The Lizard Lamp Landewednack? This shop and retail stop in Landewednack, Cornwall is listed… Treloar's Farm Shop 4 km Shop Treloar's Farm Shop Treloar’s Farm Shop Crows-an-wra sits in Crows-an-wra, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop for… The Old Forge 4.2 km Shop The Old Forge The Old Forge Poltesco is a verified shop and retail stop in Poltesco, Cornwall, listed on… The Lizard Pharmacy 4.2 km Shop The Lizard Pharmacy The Lizard Pharmacy Poldhu is a verified shop and retail stop in Poldhu, Cornwall, listed on…

Places to stay

The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cottages 1 km Stay The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cottages The Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre Cottages Poldhu sits in Poldhu, Cornwall — a practical place… The Jewel in the Crown B&B 1.4 km Stay The Jewel in the Crown B&B Looking for The Jewel in the Crown B&B Cadgwith? This place to stay in Cadgwith, Cornwall… The Old Forge & cottages 1.5 km Stay The Old Forge & cottages The Old Forge & cottages Cadgwith is a verified place to stay in Cadgwith, Cornwall, listed… The Cadgwith Cove Inn 1.5 km Stay The Cadgwith Cove Inn The Cadgwith Cove Inn sits in Cadgwith, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… The Old Cider House 2.8 km Stay The Old Cider House The Old Cider House Helston is a verified place to stay in Helston, Cornwall, listed on… Kennack Sands Beach House 2.9 km Stay Kennack Sands Beach House Looking for Kennack Sands Beach House Poltesco? This place to stay in Poltesco, Cornwall is listed…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

The walk starts near Helston. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.

🅿️ Parking

Poltesco car park

🐕 Dogs

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.

🌊 Safety

Coastal sections can be exposed — check tide times and the forecast, keep back from cliff edges, and wear grippy footwear.

More walks nearby

Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.