Helman Tor – Helman Tor loop from Lostwithiel

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Helman Tor – Helman Tor loop from Lostwithiel

Moderate

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Helman Tor – Helman Tor loop from Lostwithiel

03:54

14.1km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.55 km

View of Helman Tor

Highlight • Summit

The granite rocks of Helman Tor are the peak of the surrounding nature reserve which was created by centuries of tin streaming.

At the top of the tor on a …

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9.15 km

Helman Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Helman Tor is a nature reserve and Scheduled Ancient Monument with a granite ridge, logan stone and prehistoric hill fort. It is believed that the site dates back around 6,000 …

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9.35 km

Helman Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Helman Tor is a nature reserve on the long distance footpath Saints' Way. At clear weather, the site of a prehistoric hilfort and a stone hut circle offers splendid views on both coasts of Cornwall.

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9.42 km

Helman Tor

Highlight • Historical Site

Helman Tor is a nature reserve managed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, with great views in every direction. There is a prehistoric hill fort and a stone hut circle settlement …

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9.66 km

The Saints Way Ridgeline Track

Highlight • Trail

Linking Helman Tor in the north down towards Lanlivery, this is a great track along the tops that forms part of the Saint's Way long distance hiking trail.

The Saint's …

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9.93 km

The Saints Way Ridgeline Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Linking Helman Tor in the north down towards Lanlivery, this is a great track along the tops that forms part of the Saint's Way long distance hiking trail.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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