Cornwall · base 2: The Lizard

2D Poltesco mills

Circular from the small car park in the old farmyard at Poltesco (TR12 7LR), at the end of a narrow lane.

1.0 kmon our map
31 m+of climbing, at least
30 to 40 minutesModerate, short walk

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The ground

Some fairly steep, rocky sections of coast path, a pebbly beach, and serpentine steps on the way back.

Official figure: 1 mile (1.6 km), 30 to 40 minutes (National Trust). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.

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