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The Lost Gardens of Heligan – Fern Gully loop from St. Ewe

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The Lost Gardens of Heligan – Fern Gully loop from St. Ewe

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The Lost Gardens of Heligan – Fern Gully loop from St. Ewe

00:42

2.57km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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After 1.53 km for 487 m

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After 2.11 km for 241 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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275 m

Giant's Head Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

A fun statue of a troll

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279 m

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Natural

The jungle

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of the most famous gardens in England. It is located eight kilometers south of St Austell near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Originally …

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507 m

Mud Maid

Highlight • Natural

Don't steal her heart or you'll have a lava monster on your hands

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774 m

Swing With a View of the Meadows

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bit off from the main path, there is this nice swing inviting you to a little rest. It comes with a nice view across the meadows and you can …

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1.09 km

Fern Gully

Highlight • Forest

Truly a magical place, and thankfully no Tim Curry singing a weird song

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1.27 km

Rope bridge in Cornwall National Landscape

Highlight • Bridge

If king Charles can go across it then anyone can

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1.27 km

Suspension Bridge at the Lost Gardens of Heligan

Highlight • Bridge

1.78 km

The Steward's House

Highlight • Pub

Great place for a drink, but check out the tree inside

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2.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.23 km

1.02 km

313 m

Surfaces

1.21 km

910 m

277 m

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

22°C

14°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

September 25, 2023,The Lost Gardens of Haligan

One of the most mysterious gardens in England is located not far from St. Austell in Cornwall: The Lost Gardens of Heligan. The history of the aristocratic country estate goes back to the 12th century. After several changes of ownership, it was ultimately the Tremayne family who created this English garden.
The approximately 400 hectare property was brought back to …

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The Lost Gardens of Heligan – Fern Gully loop from St. Ewe

Giant's Head Sculpture

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Mud Maid

Swing With a View of the Meadows

Fern Gully

Rope bridge in Cornwall National Landscape

Suspension Bridge at the Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Steward's House

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