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Job's Cross, medieval wayside cross 500m north east of Trewethern

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📷 habiloid · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.55625, -4.80875

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Robin
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Wren, Robin, Chiffchaff +66 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Wren, Robin, Chiffchaff +66 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Red Admiral, Large White, Small White +218 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Seasonal nature

Moderate match

Free

Plants — Parrot's-feather, Cape Thread-moss · last seen 2019

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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5 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 14: Port Isaac to Padstow)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Camel TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef CAMPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to NewquayWalking route▾
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Lundy Bay and Port Quin circular walk near Pentire, North CornwallWalking route6 km▾

The walk mostly follows the South West Coast Path along coastal and inland footpaths with naturally uneven surfaces. It includes slopes, steps and some areas that can be muddy when wet. Sturdy footwear is advised.

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 2:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 32Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 32National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km▾
Named routeRef 32Length 3.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route142 m▾
Named routeLength 142 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route49 m▾
Named routeRef 32Length 49 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route732 m▾
Named routeRef 32Length 732 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route233 m▾
Named routeRef 32Length 233 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Job's Cross, Trewethern

📷 habiloid · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Job's Cross, Trewethern

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Late medieval and 19th century bridge at WadebridgeHistoric site4.7 km→🌱Egloshayle Playing FieldsUrban park4.9 km→✦Medieval wayside cross in St Mabyn churchyardHistoric site4.7 km→✦Iron Age defended settlement 500m north west of Higher TrevinnickHistoric site2.1 km→✦Kelly RoundsHistoric site3.1 km→⚽King George's FieldPlaying field4.5 km→