Copyright Roger Winnen, Perranporth Beach Halt 140807d Located on the track bed is this newly constructed dwelling. We're looking towards Perranporth and it would seem that that is where the next service is expected. Shepherds station looking from the road overbridge. Trevemper sign 2020. The Alan Harris collection, A most interesting photograph of Perranporth station. 4th February 2017 Copyright Keith Jenkin, The 00-gauge model of St Agnes Station in the 1950s, built by Mike Hockley of Falmouth. The view looking south from the road overbridge. Copyright Roger Winnen, Perranporth Beach Halt - the nearby road bridge between the halt and the station displays this plaque giving its installation as a replacement date. The income from the sea front car park meets the day to day expenses of maintaining our walks, gardens, lake and the beach car park toilets. Perranporth Railway Walk. 23rd August 1964. From the Alan Harris Collection. Copyright Keith Jenkin, A token from Lane Junction of the Cornwall Minerals Railway - this was the east most point of the later Tolcarne Triangle, This must have been used prior to the extension of the line beyond Shepherds to Peranporth. Picture taken in the old Swindon Museum 29th October 1977, Another interesting Cornwall Minerals Railway token from a display case at the old Swindon Railway Museum. 23rd August 1964. Cat-and-mouse chase with China in hotly contested sea, Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. 12th March 2017 Copyright Ian Harvey. One wonders if it was on this occasion the the signs from the Halt and Level Crossing were recovered? An error occurred while checking the availability of this walk: Please retry reloading the page. A Wickham Trolley at Perranporth. Courtesy David Higgins. A horse waits patiently for its next load. Copyright, The south side of the shed detail of where the hoist was sited. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Current location is being withheld as it is in a private garden. At ow tide, you can scramble across the rocks to Trevaunance strenuous and challenging. First thoughts on seeing this old photograph from the Peter Butt Collection was that it was taken after closure = the name board is missing, and the track appears overgrown. Find the travel option that best suits you. Hooper. It has a population of 3,066, and is the largest settlement in the civil parish of Perranzabuloe. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright, A study of St Agnes station by Mike Roach October 1971. They say that by 'Tre, Pol and Pen' ye shall now the Cornishmen. The triangular junction here was all in double track. Neil Coates. Perranporth to Newquay Station by bus and walk. Copyright Laurence Hansford. Turn left and at the next junction turn right. Copyright J. 23rd August 1964. Derek Brooks Collection 3 This sign was on one of the gates at Temple near Goonhavern Station. The section of the Saints Trail links Perranporth with Cocks Village and on to Goonhavern. One wonders if this gentleman was doing official work on a Sunday. Taken in 2018. In 1906 the line was extended to form a continuous link to Newquay. Tolcarn/e tokens from the collection of David Hibberd. Mining for tin, copper and other minerals has bequeathed a landscape scarred by man and partially reclaimed by nature all utterly fascinating to explore. A photograph taken shortly before the stations opening, much of the signage is in place, a gentleman poses on the platform as a contractors loco approaches. Today it is one of the most popular resorts on the Atlantic Coast with few obvious signs of its industrial heritage.Perranporth is without doubt home to one of the finest surfing and family beaches in Cornwall, attracting surfers, sunbathers and sand yachters. Take the South West Coastal Path back to Trevaunance Cove passing Wheal Coates. If its high tide, you can walk over the cliffs. To our right lies the cattle dock which also held the camping coach for some summers. The route meanders through the village via the pub and church then descends Metha Road to the Lappa Valley. Here Sid Sponheimer has caught the wreckers at work as a fine bridge and floral display is reduced to nothing!! The app guides you around the walk using GPS, removing any worries about getting lost. The first part of the Perranporth to Goonhavern trail opened in November 2022. You are, again, spoiled for choice, but these are our favourites. either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (2.99) or a PDF of directions (2.49) example of directions. Goonhavern Railway Iron Bridge. The train is headed by a 45 or 55 class loco and is making its way from Goonhavern towards Perranporth which will be the next stop on route to Chacewater and probably Truro. Built at Kilmarnock. St Agnes station a view taken by Sid Sponheimer. Copyright Mike Roach, A delightful view of the Trewerry & Trerice Gate Keepers Cottage 3rd May 1974 Copyright Roger Winnen, Trewerry Crossing Ground Frame sign from Dave Hibberd's collection - this picture received 2nd December 2015. At the youth hostel gates, rise above the building on the path and stay fairly close to the cliff-edge. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line. Walk out of the side gate, cross the road and take the footpath on the right this will take you up the side of the coombe to Liskey Hill. Copyright Mr David Pearce. Wheal Liberty Viaduct caught in intermittent sun on the 12th march 2017 Copyright Ian Harvey. There's some nice views over the Cornish countryside to enjoy too.To extend your walking in the area you could pick up the Perranporth to St Agnes Walk. When you meet the main road turn aright and first left to join the very far end of Perrancoombe, drop down into the valley and follow the road back to the house. At the bend, take the waymarked track ahead for the coast path and turn right along the cliff-tops back to Perranporth. Copyright. The scene captured by Roger Winnen almost nine years after closure 2nd February 1973, Copyright. During the summer holidays, the boats and putting are open in the lake garden for the public. In the goods shed the contractors shunter enjoys some shelter - it work is done. Copyright J. Yes the first train through Goonhavern in 1905. Military and Industrial Tramways & Light Railways, STEAM & DIESEL RAILTOURS 22 & 23 ONWARDS, INDEX TO ARTICLES WRITTEN BY COLIN BURGES, Official Documents available to the General Public, https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kc7G7RyRKUc, http://goonhavern.com/wp/goonhavern-district-history/. Courtesy the Peter Butt collection, As Perranporth station was at 7 miles 65 chains this mile post at miles 60 chains must have been very close to the station on the Beach Halt side. A unique picture a real treasure from the past. First Kernow 87 right outside the station and takes about half an hour. Here is a picture from The Derek Brooks collection of work in progress in one of the cuttings possibly that where the line passed by the village of Goonhavern to reach the site of the halt. 7 nights 783 - 1825. The route runs for about 3 miles following the Saints Trail east along the dismantled track. This removes worries about getting lost by tracking you using GPS, reminding you when you need to follow the next direction and warning you if you wander off the route. May 2020 - Newquay to Perranporth, Cornwall. Save. From the collection of Mike Roach, The fine detail can still be seen here in the bridge at Scotland Farm. Many thanks to Mrs. Blackman and to Mr, Derek Brooks of the Goonhavern Old Cornwall Society for allowing us to use her relatively modern pictures - one wonders what remains of the bridge underneath this piece of road. Drink in the view stretching north to Ligger Point; these sands are one of Europes premier surfing beaches. The cheapest way to get from St Helens Central Station (Great Central Railway) to Perranporth costs only 23, and the quickest way takes just 4 hours. The West Briton Cutting for 19th August 2021. route and its successor, the Chacewater to Newquay branch, passed under the road a little way up the hill behind me. This walk from Perranporth takes you to Goonhavern along the old Truro and Newquay railway line. 29th October 1977 Copyright Roger Winnen, Trenance Viaduct from the bowling green at Trenance Newquay. This lies north east of Goonhavern. This photograph shows PerranporthRead the full article. To the left can be see the top of the bridge parapets of the bridge over the former A30. Laurence writes :- Anyway, I just happened to be there when the National Championships were being held at St Agnes and I was dragged along by the St Ives team as I was the only person who owned a camera. This picture is captioned Harry Commons working on Goonhavern Bridge Circa 1953. Copyright J. While it runs through mountains for much of its length, between these sections the views are spectacular. The mine engine house in the background is that of New Chiventon lead mine. The windowless signalbox still has its telephone pole but no wires. Additional lifeguards are on duty further north on Perran Sands from 15th May until 26th September (2021) Please note: Dogs are currently allowed on Perranporth beach all year around. Eight men with the addition of the foreman, wearing his hat, are needed - quite who Harry Commons is in not known. The results of the cutting dig must have been used to provide the approaches to the bridge in the foreground. Surprisingly, most of the funding will come from Highways England. See the Steam Railtours Section for comprehensive cover of this railtour. Walking through the station heading southwards we note most of the buildings are still intact though the signalbox is just a shell. 6th September 2015. No there isn't. Newquay is the nearest station but that is on the end of a branch line so it would make more sense to go to Truro, which is a direct train from Paddington. The road on the right hand side goes to Mount Hawke with a cross roads serving the coastal route to Porthtowan to the right. Copyright the late Patrick English collection, Happy days, time for a chat - two trains cross at Perranporth. Copyright Roger Winnen, Perranporth Liskey Road Bridge near to Perranporth Beach Halt. A view looking down onto the Perranwell Viaduct - the line is climbing from left to right towards Goonhavern. Looking back towards Cligga, the cliffs are a palette of green, red, grey and yellow, reflecting the complex mineralogy here. Back in the 19th century, Perranporth was a typical Cornish tin mining village, albeit overlooking a huge expanse of sandy beach. Follow the road until you can turn right at the end of the airfield. Date unknown. Copyright The Late Patrick English collection, Perranporth signalbox during the demolition works, these are emphasised by the sad remains of a rail over road bridge lying in the foreground. This way brings you to the unfathomable remains capping Cligga Head. People can now cycle, walk or ride the full 4.2km of the trail, A new bridge has been built over the road at Reen, between Goonhavern and Cocks Village. Perranporth Gardens Charities. Screen shot of location from OS 25 inch Map. To purchase, click on the "buy walk" button at the bottom of the web page. This station was not ideally placed either for the town or the beach. The project has been funded by Cornwall Council, National Highways and the European Regional Development Fund. Each time there is a new direction to follow, the app will beep to remind you, and will warn you if you go off-route. The infilling of the cutting at Bridge Road, Goonhavern in 1980 Courtesy Mr David Pearce. Photo by the museum Curator Clare Murton Copyright St Agnes Museum. The demolition is more advanced - the arch has gone as Keith Jenkin expains to a very young Kevin Jenkin what is going on. Once a walk is downloaded, the app doesn't need a phone or wifi signal during the walk. Then either use it to scan the code at the top-right of the page to locate this walk or search for the walk title in Walks Shop > Search All Walks, What to take on a walking holiday to Cornwall, Broadleaf woodland in the Lappa Valley with bluebells in spring, Remnants of a once-thriving industrial heritage now recolonised by nature. From JR Miyako Station north to Kuji Station, and from JR Kamaishi Station south to Sakari Station, this railway runs along the Pacific coast of Iwate Prefecture. This picture courtesy of the Goonhavern Old Cornwall Society. Published: March 5th, 2021 at 1:23 pm. Diesel Loco No 3 owned by Pittrail Ltd Aldridge Staffs A lovely shot courtesy of the Goonhavern Old Cornwall Society as a class 45 tank pauses at the station. Copyright. This milepost pictured by David Pearce was found half a mile east of Perranporth. Copyright Sid Sponheimer. Picture by David Pearce Copyright, An undated photograph by an unknown photographer taken from a train, Newquay bound, entering Perranporth station. 1. Copyright Keith Jenkin, The catch point which featured in the de-railment mentioned in Cyril's notes above is that at the right hand side of this photograph. The Great Western Railway arrived in Perranporth in 1903 with a branch line service via Chacewater to Truro. Copyright. It looks as if over 50 years of Cornish weather has removed all the smoke stains. Copyright Roger Winnen. Note the three bridges in a row. It will be noted that the junction is double tracked on all three face and the Newquay branch is double track as it crosses the A30 and therefore the bridge was quite a substantial structure. Trewerry and Trerice halt December 1963. Our sincere thanks to Angela Brock for allowing us to publish what is almost certainly the only picture, ever, of a train on this viaduct. Over the fence to the right during WW2 an American tented camp lay. Leave the house, turn right and walk up the coombe, staying left and to the main road when the road forks. This picture courtesy of Mrs Maureen Glanville. Picture (2A). The west curve - the lines to the right of the signalbox which gave a direct connection to Redruth and Penzance were closed 5th May 1919. Many thanks to detective work by Neil Phillips we now know that the loco is D6324. In their original location. Attempts to find the site on Google Earth failed - lost without trace I fear. A historic church lost in the sands. Turn left, pass under the railway bridge and then turn left following the path down past the Fire Station and into Perranporth. Copyright Derek Brooks. A last look at the bridge- the course of the branch to the right, onwards towards Mithian has completely disappeared. Download the iWalk Cornwall app and use the QR scanner within the app to find out more about any of the walks above. Laurence Hansford Copyright. The four Saints Trail routes will see around 30km of multi-use trails built across central Cornwall between Perranporth and Newquay, St Agnes and Truro . Slates have gone from the roof and a gentleman is making off with some useful looking timber. Looking NW along the road. Is this your business? Pedestrian access was up a flight of steps from the road rising up on to the island platform. Re: Perranporth Railway Station. Here it is as seen on the 17th May 2014 Copyright Keith Jenkin, Treamble side of Rejarrah bridge 17th May 2014 Copyright Keith Jenkin, Treamble branch 100_3005 Structure No. Looking towards the south and the bridge over the B3277 piles of track await collection. Download the (free) app then use it to purchase this walk. One can see that the bar below the figure is also broken. Shunter Number 3 was it 'glorious name'. Copyright Laurence Hansford. Copyright Ed Hooper. This picture Copyright Ed Hooper. The viaduct recently refurbished has stood the test of time and still stands spanning the valley to this day. From Jim Lewis, Trevemper sidings 16th December 2022. After providing for reserves, any surplus money is donated to local organisations. Copyright Peter Bragg. Copyright Mr David Pearce. August 1962. It is the weekend and so Laurence speculates that with the contractors away this gentleman may be doing a little tidying up for his own benefit! On my way from Penhale (Where I had visited the Gravel Hill Tramway) to Newquay, I stopped at Trevemper, where Treffry's original route to East Wheal Rose made a level crossing. 30th October 2014. A super view as a 57XX tank hauls a service bound for Newquay over Wheal Liberty viaduct, , next stop Mithian. Train heads away towards Chacewater. 4th February 1973 Copyright Roger Winnen, Perranporth Beach Halt, the South end of platform - the rest has gone to the Dell at Falmouth. We keep the directions continually updated for changes to the paths/landmarks - the price for a walk includes ongoing free updates. The walk route is described with detailed, regularly-updated, hand-written directions. The back of the booklet makes a lot of sense. We finish this section with 5500 waiting to head away from Newquay with a train bound for Chacewater and Truro. Sleeps 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Perranporth | Dog friendly. Walk across the beach and up the cliff path beyond the Lifeguard hut. Typically five services run weekly . The train will soon pass under the road bridge and through a sizeable cutting as it heads towards Perranporth. About 10 Miles round trip. This is a splendid example of the massive timber work necessary to form the arches of the viaduct.. The Halt from another angle on the 2nd February 1972 . Goonhavern Old Cornwall Society. Copyright Keith Jenkin Apologies for the film defect on the left hand side. Unfortunately there is no public access. Trevemper Siding. Also the area to the right of the running line was a siding used for the delivery of pit props until 1919 - it had only recently been lifter when this photograph as taken. From there there may well be a bus service but in your situation assuming you can afford . A circular walk from St Newlyn East through the woods of the Lappa Valley where the Steam Railway now encompasses what was one of the most famous mines in Cornwall during Victorian times and the riverbeds are still stained red. It is believed that the pagoda was buried under the infill. My Location Route Start Hide Route Show Route Auto Pan Map Stop Auto Pan Route Start Hide Route Show Route Auto Pan Map Stop Auto Pan Walk: Perranporth and Cligga Head, Cornwall, Get a New England Nestbox or, Hedgehog Haus when you subscribe to BBC Countryfile Magazine. Once a walk is downloaded, the app doesn't need wifi or a phone signal during the walk. Follow the road into Bolingey and turn left after the railway bridge and follow the road back to Perranporth. Get a New England Nestbox or, Hedgehog Haus when you subscribe to BBC Countryfile Magazine. Copyright Mick House, 140807a The road overbridge which overlooked the Chacewater - Newquay line near Perranporth Beach Halt. St Agnes station. Perranporth signalbox nameplate - given to the late Charles Fennamore. Although note a few wagons can be seen being stored. Railway Walk. Operated by Go Cornwall Bus, the Perranporth to Newquay Station service departs from Perranporth, Fire Station and arrives in Newquay Station. Youll reach the Blue Hills Tin Streams works, the only place where Cornish tin is currently worked. A lovely shot of Goonhavern Halt in the 1920's with enameled advertising plates. The Perranporth trail was originally planned to extend to Newquay.