St Uny, Lelant
Lelant is a village in West Cornwall, in between St Ives and Hayle making it a very popular location. We will walk from St Uny Church, through the golf club, down to Porthkidney Beach, and then along the estuary. There are beautiful panoramic views across St Ives Bay and over to Hayle Beach and back down the estuary and across the harbour. Hayle estuary has been an important harbour since prehistoric times and a major industrial port in the 18th and 19th centuries. The area has become very run down in more recent times, but a rejuvenation project on the opposite side has started. It's great to see how nature thrives and takes back over!
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Distance: 1.25 miles
There is part of the route that needs to be timed with the tide for access. Some rocks may be slippy so take care.
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Duration: 4 hoursThe walk usually lasts around 4 hours, but this can vary depending on group size and speed levels, plus I do get easily carried away and often run over time so if you need to leave by a certain time please let me know at the beginning.
DogsThis is a dog friendly location all year around, however dogs need to be kept on a lead on the footpath leading from St Uny Church to Porthkidney Sands.
Meeting Place
Parking & FacilitiesIn the parking area outside St Uny Church. If this is full there is on road parking leading up to it.
There are no facilities. The nearest toilets are at St Erth train station.
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What to Bring- Plate or bowl and fork or spoon for the cook-up at the end
- Something to drink (we mean water not alcohol, but we won't judge!) Optional extras: - Something to sit on at the end (a blanket or coat if you don't fancy sitting on sand or grass) - A basket or bag to collect things - Notepad to take notes - Camera to take visual notes - Snacks (if you need tiding over until the food at the end of the walk) DirectionsThis location is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southeast of St Ives and 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Hayle.
The postcode should take you there with no problems:
St Uny Church, Lelant, Saint Ives, TR26 3DT If you are arriving by train the nearest station is Lelant (not Lelant Saltings). It is a 6 minuite walk from the station to the church, along The Saltings and up Green Lane.
Important Information- During the walk we will get to stop and nibble on raw wild foods. Please always double check with me that you have selected the correct plant before eating our finds. We will also handle some inedible and poisonous species.
- Some plants are not suitable for pregnant women so please let me know beforehand or give me a discreet nod if that is the case.
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What to WearPlease wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. There is a lot of standing around to look and talk about the various plants so it can get very cold at times. I would recommend layers. We are often in exposed areas and the wind can feel freezing!
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Food
Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements. The base element of the cook-up at the end of the walk is prepared beforehand. The only allergens mainly used are dairy products, but sometimes gluten as well. We can easily make everything vegan/dairy-free if you let us know.
As part of our Covid policy we ask guests to bring their own plate/bowl and fork/spoon. If you are staying in holiday accommodation and can't use theirs just let us know and we can bring some for you.