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Hayle Estuary |
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Description |
Enjoy a walk or cycle around the beautiful Hayle Estuary RSPB reserve in Cornwall. A section of the South West Coast Path runs along the estuary from Hayle Harbour to Lelant. There's tremendous views of Porth Kidney Sands and a visit to Griggs Quay to enjoy. The route starts in Hayle near to the train station and harbour. You soon come to the delightful Carnsew Pool where there is a circular walking trail around the water. You continue towards Lelant Water and RSPB Ryan's Field. Here you will find a lagoon with little islands where you can look out for a variety of birds. The next section takes you past Griggs Quay to Lelant where you have the option of continuing to Porth Kidney Sands. The reserve is wonderful for bird watching with 18,000 birds including many wading birds, gulls and terns. Look out for teal, curlew, little egret and oystercatcher as you make your way around this stunning area. In Hayle you can also visit the Copperhouse Pool next to the harbour. There's a path along the Copperhouse Creek where you can get very close to the birds.
Hayle Estuary Postcode TR27 6JF N.B Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations
   
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Distance | 2 miles (3 km) |
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Difficulty | * |
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Joining Routes | South West Coast Path, Carbis Bay to St Ives, Hayle to St Ives, Portreath, St Michaels Way, Gwithian, Godrevy Head |
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Memory Map Route | Hayle Estuary.mmo (right click - 'Save As') |
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GPX File | Hayle Estuary.gpx (right click - 'Save As')
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Route Photos |
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Map (Route in Red) Aerial Photo View of this route
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