THE COUSIN JACK CLASSIC

Help us celebrate St.Piran's Day by honoring and paying tribute to our brave and hardworking ancestors who prevailed in finding a better way of life by taking on the coastal mining challenge of running from St Just to The Island in St. Ives.

Along the route will be the world-famous mines of Crowns and Wheal Owles (Poldark's Wheal Leisure)at Botallack,Geevor tin mine, Levant and grazing past Pendeen lighthouse and finishing upon 'The Island', the far side of Porthmeor Beach, situated near the Historic Tate Gallery.

The 18 mile stretch between St Just and St Ives is arguably the most beautiful and certainly the most remote section of the entire coast path. It is also one of the most strenuous. There are precious few opportunities for refreshment and accommodation, particularly out of season, and the many steep descents and ascents mean that it will probably take longer than you expect to cover the distance. Be prepared! This is one of Britain’s first Environmentally Sensitive Areas, where annual grant aid allows participating farmers to work the land traditionally. Ancient field systems define a small #CENSOR# of land between the sea, surging restlessly beneath three hundred foot cliffs, and steep rocky tors that represent the highest points in the Penwith Peninsula. This section is characterized by countless rocky headlands and coves and an overwhelming sense of space rarely found in today's Britain.

Welcome to The Cousin Jack Classic.