A circular walk from Probus to Tresillian
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RECENTLY discovered a way to get to Tresillian and back via a circular walk. I would say that subject to government COVID-19 regulations, it's a perfect walk on a sunny February morning - cold and crisp with blue sky. It’s also a good winter walk because in the spring and summer there are sometimes cattle in the first field. The walk is interesting because you get to see two ancient celtic crosses a significant civil war site and a 19thcentury engineering marvel, all on top of some fabulous countryside. It's about a two-hour walk, just under 10km/6 miles, with a few hills, so moderate difficulty. Oh, and there is plenty of mud! Start at the village square. Walk down Fore Street and turn left to Treviglas Lane. Follow the lane to the bottom, turn right and look for the footpath sign on the left where Treviglas Lane meets the bottom of Treviglas Rise. Follow the footpath down to the stream and cross over the wobbly wooden stile into the field. The public footpath goes straight up the slope ahead of you. Take a deep breath and when you get to the top of the first steep bit, stop, turn around and take in a lovely view of Probus. Keep the hedge to your left and head towards the black grain silos at Trelowthas Farm. Climb over the stone stile (to the left of the double metal farm gates) and cross the second field diagonally - heading towards the farm buildings and silo.
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At the gates, turn left and walk through the farm, once the site of a Manor House and an ancient chapel. Just before the T junction, look for the ancient wayside cross on the left. When the light is right, you can still see the carved cross on its head. The cross was found in a nearby field in the middle of the last century and then moved to its current location. Note 2
At the T junction, turn right and walk about 50m. On the left, you will see a footpath that leads to the A390 Probus bypass. Using extreme caution (vehicles can and do travel pretty fast on this section), cross the bypass and you’ll see a short footpath to a gate, and beyond that, a quiet back road leading to the cottage at West Trelowthas. Walk straight on and turn right at the T junction. The next section is a level country lane with little traffic and nice views over farmland. You will see a milestone on the right. After about 1.5 km, turn right at the cottage on the T junction. The road slowly winds downhill passing Carharthen Farm.
