Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from St. Ewe
Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from St. Ewe
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Giant's Head Sculpture – The Lost Gardens of Heligan loop from St. Ewe
00:36
2.27km
20m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 10, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 818 m for 110 m
Customers only
After 1.13 km for 471 m
Customers only
After 1.65 km for 65 m
Customers only
After 1.81 km for 241 m
Customers only
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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42 m
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Highlight • Historical Site
Heligan was built in the 13th century and was purchased by the Tremayne family in the 16th century. The gardens were developed from 1766 until 1914 with the construction of a walled garden, melon yard, bee boles and more.
Following the outbreak of WWI, the house was used as a hospital for officers, from 1939 until 1945 it housed American troops before being converted into flats and sold in the 1970s.
The gradens were restored to their former glory during the 1990s. You can easily spend a day wandering the 200 acres of gardens, which are open from 10am until 6pm. Tickets for adults cost £15. You can find more information, here: heligan.com
Tip by
352 m
Giant's Head Sculpture
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
357 m
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Highlight • Natural
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 the garden was part of the 400 acre property of the Tremayne family. The Cornish name Heligan means Weidenbaum. A wonderful place for hiking and walking. A special highlight is the rope bridge in the "jungle".
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584 m
Mud Maid
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
1.36 km
The Steward's House
Highlight • Pub
Tip by
1.68 km
Flower Garden in Cornwall National Landscape
Highlight • Viewpoint
2.27 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.20 km
846 m
194 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.08 km
865 m
177 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Saturday 11 July
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