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An inscribed cross shaft, a lantern cross head and a cross-base in Gulval churchyard

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📷 Malcolm Kewn · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.13231, -5.52118

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Woodpigeon
  • ✦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

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Eristalis tenax, Vine Weevil +30 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Springy Turf-moss · last seen 2026

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 24: Lamorna to Marazion)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 25: Marazion to Porthleven)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
St Michael's WayWalking route20 km

A waymarked route from Lelant to St Michael's Mount

Named routeRef SMWLength 20 kmRegional walking route
Chynoweth Gardenspublic footpath · 43 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 43 mPath type: residential
Chynoweth Gardenspublic footpath · 13 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 13 mPath type: residential
St Michael's Waypublic footpath · 626 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 626 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

54 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
UK:National Cycle Network - westCycling route
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route59 m
Named routeRef 3Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route264 m
Named routeRef 3Length 264 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route196 m
Named routeRef 3Length 196 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Kernow Way Part 1Mountain bike route
Named route
West Kernow Way Part 2Mountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cross in Gulval churchyard

📷 Malcolm Kewn · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cross in Gulval churchyard

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