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Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from Pentewan Valley

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Pentewan Valley

Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from Pentewan Valley

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Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from Pentewan Valley

01:24

5.02km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cornwall National Landscape

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2.27 km

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lost Gardens of Heligan make for a mysterious and romantic visit. The gardens lay forgotten for decades after the outbreak of WWI until 1990, when they were re-discovered behind …

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2.58 km

Giant's Head Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

A fun statue of a troll

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2.58 km

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Natural

The jungle

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of the most famous gardens in England. It is located eight kilometers south of St Austell near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Originally …

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3.96 km

This piece is a continuous climb and requires endurance.

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5.02 km

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Camping Site

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.28 km

650 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

1.53 km

460 m

247 m

202 m

194 m

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

7°C

49 %

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