Base of Coade stone statue erected by the 1st Earl in memory of Timothy Brett c. 1793 © IWalkCornwall 2026
After visiting Mount Edgcumbe, William Daniel wrote of his tour round the coast of Great Britain that
“among all the scenes that memory could recall,
none could be paralleled to this”
Voyage Round Great Britain, 1823 p.34
Guided walks
exploring some of the heritage assets Mount Edgcumbe has to offer
We are delighted to offer a season of guided walks featuring some of the most important historical assets in the Country Park and when and why they were created. The tours are entirely outside and will be led by Dr Malcolm Cross, who has conducted extensive research on the Grade I Country Park and the many heritage assets it contains.
The walks will start with the house (exterior only) and terraces before moving on to the formal gardens, home to the English Garden House, the French Garden House and the Orangery. If time allows, the walks will extend to Barn Pool and the Amphitheatre.
Dates available
to be announced
Where & when
We will meet in the Barrow Park car park at 1100. The walk will finish at approx. 1300. Comfortable walking shoes will be necessary, along with waterproof clothing if inclement / sun protection if sunny.
Numbers are limited. Please register interest by emailing us at meritcharity25@gmail.com, indicating how many people will be in your party.
The events will be subject to confirmation and in the case of severe weather or circumstances beyond our control, it may be necessary to change the details of the event nearer the time.
Cost
The walks are free to attend. You may like to consider making a donation to support the work of the MERIT charity
Photos from left to right of Mount Egcumbe House, The English Garden House, The French Garden House and the Orangery all © M. Corber 2023