Dynamic dunescapes

St Ewe, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6EL T 01726 842714 W heligancampsite.com OPEN 31 January – 16 November While technically not a hidden gem, as the Lost Gardens of Heligan is quite well known, this at

■Distance: 8 miles/13km ■Time: 5 hours ■Grade: Moderate

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