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
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.
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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
Planning consent for the Perranporth - Newquay route was approved.
The Secretary of State decided that an Environmental Impact Assessment was not required. Negotiations continue with landowners on land sale.
Recommendation for approval of planning consent on the Perranporth - Newquay route received.
Construction has continued in Goonhavern. This should be complete by early October.
The St Agnes to Threemilestone planning application determination is due late September. Perranporth to Newquay determination will be early October. Landowner negotiations are progressing with further meetings scheduled.
Planning submission for the trail between Station Road, Perranporth and the A392, Newquay has been submitted. Archaeological constraint plans for Perranporth to Newquay have been created. Possibility of an inward route into Newquay is being explored
The next phase of the Saints Trails is due to start on 1 September in Goonhavern.
Phase one completed in July. It has created a length of multi user trail alongside Perranwell Road. The next phase will extend the trail from the Bridge Road playing area car park, across the playing field towards Halt Road. Works will to take up to 5 weeks. Resurfacing will also take place in the car park
Negotiations with landowners on the St Agnes route continue. An online community engagement event with stakeholders has taken place too. A funding bid has been submitted to support construction on the St Agnes route.
Works at Goonhavern are almost complete. Signage, white lining and traffic light set up will be the final tasks. Validation for planning submission will take place by the end of July.
Documentation for St Newlyn East to Carland Cross is being reviewed. The A39 construction package on the Trispen to Idless route is complete.
The delivery of the core scheme will now finish in March 2022. This is due to ongoing negotiations with Highways England. The St Agnes to Threemilestone section of the scheme will begin later this year. External funding is currently being sought for further cycle infrastructure. This funding is to link up:
- Threemilestone
- Treliske Hospital
- and Truro city centre
The Coronoavirus outbreak caused the works at Goonhavern to stop. Cormac are due to recommence by the end of the month. Approximately 90% of the works were complete by the time of lockdown. There is still a small amount of work to complete in Goonhavern. Surfacing, signage installation and a new path in the park are still to complete.
Planning submission for sections of the Perranporth to Newquay will take place. This will occur in late June. Residents can comment on the planning application for Goonvrea Road to Chiverton. This is part of the St Agnes to Threemilestone route.
Construction has commenced on the Perranporth - Newquay route with current works taking place in Goonhavern.
Throughout August 2019 many public exhibitions took place on the latest current proposals. The project team answered many detailed questions from members of the public.
Exhibition dates
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 7 August | Goonhavern Community Centre, TR4 9NW |
| Friday 9 August | St Agnes Miners and Mechanics Institute, Vicarage Road, TR5 0TL |
| Tuesday 13 August | Concho Lounge, Bank Street, Newquay, TR7 1AY |
| Wednesday 14 August | Perranporth Rugby Club, Budnic Hill, TR6 0DB |
| Monday 19 August | Hawkins Arms, Zelah, TR4 9HU |
| Tuesday 20 August | St Newlyn East Village Hall, Neeham Road, TR8 5LE |
| Wednesday 21 August | St Erme Community Hall, Castle Fields, TR4 9BD |
The exhibitions showed how the Council and CORMAC will construct the individual paths.
Highways England is improving the lives of communities either side of the A30 to the north of Truro by providing funding for a range of:
- cycling
- heritage and
- wildlife projects
£17m will be invested from their Cycling, Safety and Integration Designated Fund. This will be put towards high-quality off-road walking and cycling schemes. The cycling schemes will be delivered by Cornwall Council who will add in a further £2m. The Scheme Launch was held at the Knowledge Spa at the RCH Treliske. There were over 60 attendees from:
- Cornwall Council
- Parish Councils
- Cycling groups
- Environmental organisations