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150714 | Hayle Harbour Trust is investigating whether it might be possible to restore a causeway across from the Spit to Lelant

Late 1700s in yellow, Shorter route in green | Restore a causeway across from the Spit to Lelant Quay
Map of the footpaths across Lelant Water in 1828, just after the Causeway was opened (1825)

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The Hayle Harbour Trust is investigating whether it might be possible to restore a causeway across from the Spit to Lelant Quay. The first image shows the approximate original route from the late 1700s in yellow and a shorter route in green. Would anyone object to this? The Harbour Master has given preliminary support since Lelant Water is not considered a navigable waterway. It would not affect the ability of vessels to pass up there at high tide and would permit foot traffic for quite a large percentage of the day. It would make a nice connection/short cut on the Coastal Footpath.  read more »