Onward to St Just

The next stage of the journey will take the traveller into Trewellard, passing Geevor Mine, the Trewellard Meadery and the Trewellard Arms Hotel, opposite which is Fieldhouse, popular village tea rooms offering light lunches, afternoon teas and B & B accommodation in the tranquil setting of an ex mining village. Alongside is the ancient chapel and a road sign posted to Levant Steam Engine. For anybody interested in the mechanics of working mines this will prove fascinating to witness in action, whilst for those less interested Levant itself provides another beautiful walk, with the added attraction of quite possibly witnessing a hawk at close proximity stalking its prey, or of spotting a variety of birds nesting on the sides of the cliffs. From Trewellard the road travels through Carnyorth, with its rows of ex-miners' cottages, and on into Botallack. If the traveller is still able to absorb the concept of enjoying breathtaking views in splendid isolation, then follow the road into the village and along the track sign posted 'Manor Farm' to witness one of the sites used for the filming of 'Poldark' and on to the ruins of Crown Mine with yet more of the stunning beauty for which this area is noted. Through the village and on the left is the Queens Arms, a typically Cornish Inn in which there is a strong possibility of encountering some very pronounced Cornish accents.

Out onto the main road, past (or into) the Gallery at the foot of the hill and up into the quaint old town of St Just with its historic Church, picturesque square and ancient Plain an Gwarry (literally, 'playing place', built for the production of the Miracle Plays performed in Cornish up to 1600 A.D.). Here the visitor can enjoy Cornish hospitality in a number of hostelries, buy a Cornish pasty in one of the bakeries or explore the narrow back streets to discover tea rooms, pottery, galleries and numerous other delights including the impressive Church, beside which is the tiny house in which John Wesley stayed whilst preaching in the area.

For those interested in the prevailing artistic influence in the region the town offers a number of galleries and craft shops displaying the work of a variety of local artists and craftspeople. Alternatively, or in addition, roads lead off to the idyllic Cot Valley (quaintly sign posted ot alley) with its famous round boulders or to Cape Cornwall, equally well known for its beautiful, rugged scenery and which is also the site of Cape Cornwall Leisure Centre and golf course, set in surroundings to rival Augusta. The determined sightseer might try to find Carn Gluze, leading to a point with views to the Longships (the rocks off Lands End)and with an ancient burial mound dating back to the Late Neolithic/Bronze age. If so, directions from St Just would be advisable.