Previous updates for the Saints Trails will be displayed on this page. The most up to date information and project background will be found on the main Saints Trails page
December 2024
The first sections of the Saints Trails are now open.
St Agnes to Threemilestone
St Agnes to Goonbell
Chiverton to Threemilestone Park and Ride
April 2024
Chiverton Bridge opens providing a safe link for non-motorised users over the A30 from St Agnes to West Langarth.
The final section to link to Threemilestone and the Truro Park and Ride is due to open later this year.
For the full press release see New Saints Trails sections open at Goonhavern and St Agnes
November 2023
On the evening of Tuesday 5th December the multi use bridge across the A30 was installed.
September 2023
The first sections of the Saints Trails are now open. Further details on their location and onward connections can be found on the drawings below.
Chiverton Bridge nearing completion of the fabrication.
What Chiverton Bridge will look like once complete and installed.
July 2023
The first sections of the Saints Trails are now open.
Perranporth to Goonhavern
St Agnes to Threemilestone
St Agnes to Goonbell
Goonbell to Chiverton
Chiverton to Threemilestone Park and Ride
Progress on the design and construction of the rest of the scheme can be summarised below.
|
Location |
Design |
Construction |
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Perranporth to Cocks Village |
Open |
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Cocks Village to Goonhavern |
Open |
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St Agnes (Penwinnick Cottage to Park Kres) |
Detailed design complete |
Due to start Autumn 2023 |
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St Agnes (Penwinnick Cottage) to Sevenmilestone |
Open via U6056 (Piggy Lane) No through route to St Agnes currently |
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Sevenmilestone to Chiverton |
Open |
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Crossing of A30. Chiverton Bridge |
Detailed design in progress
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Due to start Summer 2023 |
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Chiverton to West Langarth |
Detailed design complete |
In progress |
Costain and Cornwall Council will be hosting a drop-in session so that stakeholders can meet the project team, view more detailed plans, and ask any questions around the new Chiverton Bridge.
This will take place as follows:
- Venue: Starbucks Coffee, Chiverton Cross, Truro TR4 8HS
- Date: Tuesday 18 July 2023
- Time: 3pm until 7pm
Artist impression of what the new bridge at Chiverton will look like.
Route of the Saints Trails with link across the new A30 layout.
April 2023
The first sections of the Saints Trails are now open.
Perranporth to Goonhavern
St Agnes to Threemilestone
St Agnes to Goonbell
Goonbell to Chiverton
Chiverton to Threemilestone Park and Ride
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 complete | Open |
| Cocks Village to Goonhavern | Detailed Design complete | Open |
| St Agnes (Penwinnick Cottage to Park Kres) | Detailed Design being finalised | Due to start Summer 2023 |
| St Agnes (Penwinnick Cottage) to Sevenmilestone | Detailed Design complete | Open |
| Sevenmilestone to Chiverton | Detailed Design complete |
Open |
| Crossing of A30 | Detailed Design in progress | Due to start Summer 2023 |
| Chiverton to West Langarth | Detailed Design complete | Due to start in Spring 2023 |
Cocks Village to Bolingey
January 2023
The first sections of the Saints Trails are now open.
Perranporth to Goonhavern
St Agnes to Threemilestone
St Agnes to Silverwell
Silverwell to West Langarth
West Langarth to Threemilestone Park and Ride
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 Complete | Construction in progress until Spring 2023 |
| Cocks Village to Goonhavern | Detailed design complete | Open |
| 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 | Open via Piggy's Lane |
| Sevenmilestone to Chiverton | Detailed Design in progress |
Construction In progress 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 |
December 2022
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
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 |
September 2022
The new walking, cycling and horse-riding bridge links Goonhavern on towards Cocks Village. It has been installed over the C0175.
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 | Construction in progress (until Autumn 2022) |
| St Agnes to Sevenmilestone | Detailed design complete | Construction in progress (until Winter 2022) |
| Sevenmilestone to Chiverton | Detailed Design in progress | Due to start in Autumn 2022 |
| Crossing of A30 | Design in progress | Due to start Summer 2023 |
| Chiverton to West Langarth | Concept design in progress | Due to start in Spring 2023 but dependent on survey findings |
Geotextile membrane and root protection between Cocks Village and Perranporth.
August 2022
The new multi use bridge that links Goonhavern towards Cocks village. It has been installed across the C0175.
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 | Due to start in Summer 2022 |
| Cocks Village to Goonhavern | Detailed design complete | Construction in progress (until Autumn 2022) |
| St Agnes to Sevenmilestone | Detailed design complete | Construction in progress (until Winter 2022) |
| Sevenmilestone to Chiverton | Detailed Design in progress | Due to start in Summer 2022 |
| Crossing of A30 | Design in progress | Due to start July 2023 |
| Chiverton to West Langarth | Concept design in progress | Due to start in Spring 2023 but dependent on survey findings |
Bridge installation over the C0175 connecting Goonhavern and Cocks Village
View of the Saints Trails towards Cocks Village from the newly installed bridge.
Newly constructed surface between St Agnes and Sevenmilestone
June 2022
The Council has confirmed that a contractor will be appointed to design and construct a new bridge at Chiverton. The new bridge is due to open in late 2023. It will accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and equestrian users
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 | Due to start in Summer 2022 |
| Cocks Village to Goonhavern | Detailed design complete | Construction in progress (until Autumn 2022) |
| St Agnes to Sevenmilestone | Detailed design complete | Construction in progress (until Winter 2022) |
| Sevenmilestone to Chiverton | Detailed Design in progress | Due to start in Summer 2022 |
| Crossing of A30 | Due to start July 2022 | Due to start July 2023 |
| Chiverton to West Langarth | Surveys of A390 are almost complete. Concept design to commence shortly | Due to start in Autumn 2022 but dependent on survey findings |
Section of completed trail between Cocks Village and Goonhavern
New in-fill panels on Cocks Viaduct
Completed surfacing on a section of the trail between St Agnes and Sevenmilestone
Further trail construction between St Agnes and Sevenmilestone
Update 10 May 2022
Progress on the design and construction remains positive
Location Sevenmilestone to Chiverton Crossing of A30Chiverton to West Langarth
| Design | Construction | |
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Perranporth to Cocks Village |
Detailed design being finalised. Public inquiry took place on 05/04/22 and order was confirmed. |
Due to start in Summer 2022 (dependent on land deals/CPO) |
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Cocks Village to Goonhavern |
Detailed design complete |
Construction in progress (until Autumn 2022) |
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St Agnes to Sevenmilestone |
Detailed design complete |
Construction in progress (until Winter 2022) |
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Concept design complete and Detailed design about to start |
Due to start in Summer 2022 |
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Currently out for tender for design and build of bridge. This will inform a decision on whether the bridge is taken forward. Construction needs to be complete by December 2023. |
To be confirmed upon receipt of tenders | |
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Surveys of A390 currently in progress to inform concept design. |
Due to start in Autumn 2022 but dependent on survey findings |
Trail Construction Cocks Village To Goonhavern
Trail Construction St Agnes
Piling For Reen Rose Bridge
Reen Rose Bridge Fabrication