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Grace Mulligan
June 6, 2023
Hiking
Knill's Monument is a commemoration to former mayor John Knill of the late 18th century. The monument was built by the well-known architect John Wood, who was the designer of the Royal Crescent in Bath.
The location of the monument provides some magnificent views across the picturesque Cornish coastline toward St Ives and Carbis Bay.
The location of the monument provides some magnificent views across the picturesque Cornish coastline toward St Ives and Carbis Bay.
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Best routes near Knill's Monument
4.5
(13)
81
hikers
18.7km
05:09
320m
320m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Hard
4.7
(3)
13
hikers
5.89km
01:43
170m
170m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
5.0
(1)
2
hikers
2.96km
00:54
100m
100m
Hike an easy 1.8 miles (3.0 km) from Carbis Bay to Knill's Monument, gaining 344 feet (105 metres) with panoramic views of St Ives Bay.
Easy
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Elevation 170 m
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