Cot Valley Walk
This walk explores the wildlife rich Cot Valley near St Just in Cornwall. The secluded valley is a pleasant place for a stroll with a picturesque stream, fine country views and good birdwatching opportunities. Keep your eyes peeled for choughs, buzzards, tawny owls, and stonechats as you make your way along the paths.
The walk starts at the car park at Porth Nanven at the mouth of the valley on the coast. This area is great for sealife with seals, dolphins and basking sharks to look out for. From here you can pick up footpaths heading east towards the Lands End Youth Hostel before looping round on alternative paths.
Postcode
TR19 7NP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsCot Valley Ordnance Survey Map 
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Cot Valley Open Street Map 
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Cot Valley OS Map 
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Cot Valley Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To extend the walk head north to explore Cornwall's rich mining history at the Kenidjack Valley, the Levant Mine and the Botallack Mine. The beautiful sea views at Cape Cornwall can also be found in this area.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Footbridge over a stream at Porth Nanven
Porth Nanven
South West Coast Path in the Cot Valley
The path descends from Carn Gloose then takes the valley road down towards Porth Nanven.
Car Park at Porth Nanven. There are no houses or tourist facilities here, just this parking area with space for a few cars.
The Cot Valley
The Road into Cot Valley
Lands End Youth Hostel