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Hayle to St Ives

Half day6 milesThe Atlantic Coast

The shortest segment in Cornwall, and a good first one to tick off.

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    Both ends are on the railway line, so this is the one segment you can do without a car or a lift. Park at Lelant Saltings if you are driving and take the branch line back.

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