The Routes
The project aims to create new trails to enable safe journeys for commuters, families and visitors. The trails will provide approximately 13km of off-road and on-road trails. This will be across public and private land. This involves many landowners and working within strict ecological parameters.
Latest News
The first sections of the Saints Trails from Perranporth to Goonhavern were opened on 30 November 2022. The first section of the St Agnes route, initially to Sevenmilestone, will open in early 2023.
Perranporth to Goonhavern
St Agnes to Goonbell
Goonbell to Chiverton
Chiverton to West Langarth
Progress on the design and construction of the rest of the scheme can be summarised below.
Perranwell Viaduct soon to be accessible via the Perranporth to Goonhavern Saints Trail.
Viewing platform on the Perranwell Viaduct. Part of the Perranporth to Goonhavern Saints Trail Project.
Bone Mill ramp located between Cocks Village and Perranporth
Preparation for the new Bone Mill bridge. Located between Cocks Village and Perranporth
Newly built off-road trail between Cocks and Goonhaven
Progress on the design and construction of the rest of the scheme can be summarised below.
| Location | Design | Construction |
| Perranporth to Cocks Village | Detailed design being finalised | Construction in progress until Spring 2023 |
| Cocks Village to Goonhavern | Detailed design complete | Opening 30th November 2022 |
| St Agnes (Penwinnick Cottage to Park Kres) | Detailed Design being finalised | Due to start Spring 2023 |
| St Agnes (Penwinnick Cottage) to Sevenmilestone | Detailed design complete | Opening 30th November 2022 |
| Sevenmilestone to Chiverton | Detailed Design in progress | Due to start in Winter 2022 until Spring 2023 |
| Crossing of A30 | Detailed Design in progress | Due to start Summer 2023 |
| Chiverton to West Langarth | Detailed Design in progress | Due to start in Spring 2023 |
Route plans and design
The route plans and design route for each trail are below. Some of these files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you require a document in an accessible format please email saintstrails@cornwall.gov.uk.
Perranporth to Goonhavern
St Agnes to Threemilestone
The project is funded as follows –
- Perranporth to Goonhavern Trail - Entire route funded by National Highways and Cornwall Council
- St Agnes to West Langarth Trail - St Agnes to Sevenmilestone, Chiverton Bridge and Chiverton Bridge to West Langarth sections are funded by ERDF.
- The Sevenmilestone to Chiverton Bridge - National Highways.
- West Langarth to Threemilestone section will be delivered by adjacent Northern Access Road scheme
The funding is split as follows:
- The National Highways funding is £11.9M
- The ERDF funding is £5.158M plus Local Transport Plan funding of £1.289M
- The Cornwall Council funding is £2M
The St Agnes to Threemilestone Saints Trail project is receiving up to £5,158,456 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
This is part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is the Managing Authority for the ERDF.
Established by the EU, the ERDF helps local areas stimulate their economic development. They invest in projects which will support businesses and create jobs.
England 2014-2020 European Structural & Investment Fund
Programme
Timeline
- February 2019 to August 2019
- Preliminary design and public consultation
- February 2019 to December 2022
- Land negotiations and acquisition
- November 2019
- National Highways funding agreement signed
- November 2019 to June 2022
- Design development
- January 2020 to June 2020
- National Highways construction Phase 1
- July 2020 to September 2021
- Stamp Duty Holiday
- March 2020 to April 2021
- Pandemic National Lockdowns 1 to 3
- March 2021
- April 2021 to May 2021
- CPO (AT) notices published
- August 2021 to September 2021
- CPO (PN) notices published
- September 2021 to December 2023
- Construction Phase 2
- Construction Phase 3 (Chiverton Bridge construction)
A list of frequently asked questions has been produced to enable any queries to be answered
Need help?
Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.
- Saints Trails project team
- 0300 1234 222
- saintstrails@cornwall.gov.uk
