Kit Hill Country Park

Dog-friendly

Kit Hill Country Park in Cornwall offers scenic walks, historic mining sites and breathtaking views over the Tamar Valley and Caradon district.

Accessibility

Dog Friendly

Kit Hill Country Park, located in neighbouring Cornwall near the border with North Devon, is a wild and rugged granite hilltop that dominates the East Cornwall landscape with its 400 acres (152 hectares). This natural haven has been shaped by over 5,000 years of human activity, from early agricultural and religious uses to its significant mining heritage. The hill is home to heathland habitats that support a wide range of flora and fauna, making it a wonderful place for nature enthusiasts.

Visitors can explore historic features such as The Quarry, the North Engine Shaft (over 200 metres deep), and South Kit Hill Mine, which opened in 1856 and reached a depth of over 100 metres. A notable landmark is the Summit Stack, built in 1858, which once served a steam engine used for pumping water and lifting ore from the mines.

Kit Hill Country Park is an ideal spot for a family holiday, with picnic areas and open spaces perfect for outdoor play. It is also possible to walk to Kit hill from Tamar View Holiday Park, take the walking route directly opposite the park entrance to join the trail.

Location

Directions

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YEXexqbhnSmiY1Hv9

Address

Kit Hill, Callington PL17 8HR

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Driving from our parks

Tamar View: 2.26 miles / 7 mins
Notter Bridge: 11.06 miles / 20 mins

Rating

★★★★★4.7

Based on 112 reviews

Info correct at time of publish: April 10, 2026. Always check with location before visiting.

Reviews

Peter Honey

a month ago

Brilliant views that you can see places miles away on a clear day. There are even maps that show you where places are based on where you're standing. Well worth a visit, and will be back in the summer with a picnic !

Denzil

a month ago

Lovely spot free to park (currently) great panoramic views, quite a lot dog muck unfortunately. Several walking trails, Quarry is nice quite spot. Lots of historical mine ruins and adits etc. No facilities

Nick Harborne Photography. Nickspixonline

a week ago

Wonderful place to walk work or without dogs on a clear day the views are 360deg sublime.

Andy Deaves

5 months ago

Always part of our itinerary when visiting this part of the world.
Today's visit was blessed by a double rainbow....as well as squally weather! There is no bad weather...just more magical surprises

Phil Pannell

5 months ago

Great place for views and dog walking

Fay Hirst

2 years ago

Love the place, but it is bleak and always windy! Great views & played the game of spot the wind turbines. Really does need some toilets, even if just a couple in the bottom carpark.

Rachel B

3 years ago

Great views if you like that sort of thing. Good for walking dogs if responsible owners were to pick up their mess! Plenty of bins! No toilets just so people know!