Cornwall walks

Brown Willy and Fernacre Stone Circle ( Download : PDF )

5.3mi +906ft -932ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Advent - Cornwall

This nice walk explores Bodmin Moor using paths next to Little Rough Tor until you reach Brown Willy summit (420m) with spectacular views. The return way uses mainly pretty flat paths around Rough Tor and goes past Fernacre Stone Circle.

Gribbin Head ( Download : PDF )

5.06mi +574ft -581ft 2h50 Moderate
Starting point in Fowey - Cornwall

This nice and easy walk mainly using the South West Coast path and the Saints way explores Gribbin Head including his daymark, Polridmouth Cove and Carlyon Bay.

Cotehele quay from Calstock ( Download : PDF )

5.04mi +538ft -538ft 2h45 Moderate
Starting point in Calstock - Cornwall

A lovely circular walk from Calstock, first along the river Tamar leading to the famous Cotehele Quay before heading mainly to woodlands and meadows.

Fowey, St Catherine's Point and Coombe Haven ( Download : PDF )

4.18mi +515ft -535ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Fowey - Cornwall

This walk from Coombe Farm provides a way to discover Fowey making a detour, St Catherine's Castle, the secluded Coombe Haven and Polridmouth Cove using partly the South West Coast path.

Polruan from Lantic Bay ( Download : PDF )

5.41mi +932ft -928ft 3h20 Moderate
Starting point in Lanteglos - Cornwall

This pleasant walk with steep sections mainly along the coast provides a way to discover the stunning Lantic beach and the mouth of River Fowey including Polruan's old fishing village and his blockhouse built in the 15th century or Lanteglos church.

Tehidy Woods and Carvannel Downs from Basset Cove ( Download : PDF )

6.57mi +417ft -410ft 3h25 Moderate
Starting point in Illogan - Cornwall

This circular walk in varied paths provides a way to Discover the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall named Tehidy Country Park. Then, you will enjoy as well North cliffs and beautiful Carvannel Downs along Portreath coast.

Porth Mellin from Predannack Wollas ( Download : PDF )

3.6mi +377ft -367ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Mullion - Cornwall

This pleasant circular walk explores a beautiful section of the South West Coast path leading to Mullion Cove. You can visit Porth Mellin as well before you go back using paths and tracks inland.

Luxulyan Heritage site ( Download : PDF )

2.85mi +256ft -230ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Luxulyan - Cornwall

This interesting walk mainly in woods provides a way of visiting the impressive Luxulyan Valley Heritage site including Treffry Viaduct, The Wheel Pit or Trevanney china clay kiln.

Hall walk from Bodinnick ( Download : PDF )

2.43mi +325ft -364ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Lanteglos - Cornwall

This easy circular walk from Bodinnick partly using the famous Hall walk provides a way to enjoy beautiful viewpoints over Fowey, Polruan and the estuary. You can discover as well the ferry terminal in use since the 13th century and Hall chapel in ruins.

Cremyll and Kingsand from Maker church ( Download : PDF )

6.3mi +702ft -728ft 3h30 Moderate
Starting point in Maker-with-Rame - Cornwall

This circular walk starting from the Church of St Mary and St Julian, mainly along the coastal path, provides a way of visiting World Heritage sites around the mouth of River Tamar including Mount Edgcumbe and Cremyll.

Watergate from Looe ( Download : PDF )

3.21mi +299ft -299ft 1h45 Moderate
Starting point in Looe - Cornwall

This beautiful and well-marked walk in Kilminorth woods local nature reserve and along East Looe provides a way of visiting interest sites including the Giant's Hedge.

Chun Quoit and Carn Kenidjack ( Download : PDF )

4.09mi +253ft -243ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in St. Just - Cornwall

This pleasant amble across the inland moors of Cornwall includes a number of ancient monuments including Chun Quoit, Chun Castle, the Dancing Stones and the Boslow Stone.

A circular walk from Church bridge ( Download : PDF )

4.66mi +620ft -633ft 2h40 Moderate
Starting point in Duloe - Cornwall

It's a pleasant circular walk from Church Bridge. The route follows West Looe River before climb gently close to Muchlarnick for a nice view over hills and valleys.

Zennor Head, Tregerthen and Trevean from Zennor village ( Download : PDF )

6.22mi +689ft -682ft 3h30 Moderate
Starting point in Zennor - Cornwall

This circular walk from the lovely village of Zennor explores the coast path (with several ascents and descents in rocky paths) and uses also paths inland during the return route.

Short wildlife walk near Quethiock ( Download : PDF )

0.97mi +82ft -82ft 0h30 Moderate
Starting point in Quethiock - Cornwall

This wonderful short walk takes you down along a stream and up through the woods to Venn Farm. It is so peaceful. There's a little waterfall and a pond. We saw geese, newts and dragonflies, and in the woods we saw woodpeckers, and roe deer. Magical. It is a little overgrown in places and there is quite a steep climb as you leave the woods.

Crantock Beach and Penpol Creek from Crantock ( Download : PDF )

2.68mi +138ft -135ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Crantock - Cornwall

This nice circular walk is an alternative and shorter loop at high tide when it is impossible to walk along the Gannel Estuary. During this alternative path, you will discover Crantock Beach, the coastal path along the estuary and Penpol Creek before you go back using paths across fields.

North Cliffs and Tehidy Country park ( Download : PDF )

3.49mi +184ft -184ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Illogan - Cornwall

During this easy circular walk, You will discover Tehidy Woods along Illogan BR 2 trail and North cliffs using a small section of the South West Coast path.

Herodsfoot and Church Bridge ( Download : PDF )

4.59mi +318ft -315ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Duloe - Cornwall

It's an easy and peaceful walk along the West Looe River using mostly flat paths and tracks in Woodlands.

Upper Tamar Lake ( Download : PDF )

3.2mi +33ft -33ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Kilkhampton - Cornwall

This is an easy family walk around Upper Tamar Lake. On your way, you can even use bird-watching facilities!

Stowe Cliffs and Coombe Valley from Duckpool ( Download : PDF )

3.6mi +407ft -404ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Morwenstow - Cornwall

This circular walk with ascents and descents From Duckpool Bay uses the South West Coast path along Warren Gutter and Stowe Cliffs. Then, you will discover peaceful woods and Coombe Valley inland.

Cambeak and East Wood from Crackington Haven ( Download : PDF )

4.32mi +679ft -659ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in St. Gennys - Cornwall

This circular walk explores the coast next to Cambeak and Tremoutha Haven by the South West Coast path from Crackington Haven to The Strangles. Then you will use peaceful paths inland along a stream in East Wood.

Stowe Barton and Stibb Wood ( Download : PDF )

3mi +407ft -423ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Morwenstow - Cornwall

This short walk with ascents and descents explores Stowe Woods and Stibb Woods. You can visit Stowe Barton Farmhouse and Coombe village on your way.

Showery and Rough Tors walk ( Download : PDF )

2.31mi +397ft -410ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Advent - Cornwall

It's an easy family walk in Bodmin Moor leading to stunning 360° viewpoints from Showery and Rough Tors. It's a lovely place to enjoy the colors of sunset as well!

Brea Hill and St Enodoc Church from Trebetherick ( Download : PDF )

2.87mi +249ft -259ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in St. Minver Lowlands - Cornwall

This short and easy walk from Trebetherick explores the beautiful coast next to the River Camel estuary leading to Brea Hill viewpoint. You finally go back to the village exploring the lovely St Enodoc Church on your way.

Boscatle Harbour, Penally point and Pentargon Cliff from Boscatle ( Download : PDF )

4.24mi +705ft -705ft 2h35 Moderate
Starting point in Forrabury and Minster - Cornwall

This circular walk mostly using the South West Coast path explores Forrabury Stitches, Willapark and Penally Point which overlooks Boscastle Harbour. Then you will walk Pentargon Cliff and will take a panoramic path going back to Boscastle.

Dennis Point and Backways Cove from Trebarwith Strand ( Download : PDF )

1.71mi +377ft -394ft 1h05 Easy
Starting point in Tintagel - Cornwall

This short circular walk from Trebarwith Strand provides a good way to admire Penhallic Point, Hole beach, Backways and Lill Coves from the coastal path.

Glebe cliff, Willapark and the Rocky Valley from Tintagel ( Download : PDF )

5.35mi +873ft -860ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Tintagel - Cornwall

This circular walk explores the stunning cliffs using the coastal path close to Tintagel Head and goes back to Tintagel by the gorgeous Rocky Valley using paths inland.

Doyden Point and Castle from Port Quin ( Download : PDF )

1.02mi +108ft -102ft 0h35 Easy
Starting point in St. Endellion - Cornwall

This very short walk offers some wonderful views of Port Quin and Doyden Castle.

Port Isaac and Trewetha from Port Gaverne ( Download : PDF )

3.03mi +423ft -423ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in St. Endellion - Cornwall

This short circular walk provides a good way to visit the famous fishing villages, Port Isaac and Port Gaverne using the coastal path, typical lanes in Port Isaac and paths inland during the return way.

The Rumps and Pentire Point from Pentireglaze ( Download : PDF )

4.01mi +581ft -584ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in St. Minver Highlands - Cornwall

This beautiful walk provides a good way to discover Pentire headland following mainly the coastal path. On the way, you will discover beautiful points and coves with great views, especially at sunset !

Stepper Point and Pepper Hole from Lellizzick Farm ( Download : PDF )

2.48mi +266ft -240ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Padstow - Cornwall

This short walk close to Lellizzick offers great views towards the mouth of the River Camel and Pentire Point. You will also reach beautiful coves and cliff holes including Harbour Cove, Butter and Pepper holes.

Dinnas and Trevose Heads ( Download : PDF )

3.12mi +213ft -230ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in St. Merryn - Cornwall

This easy circular walk leading to Dinnas and Trevose Heads provides a way to discover this beautiful section of the coastal path including Booby's Bay, Stinking Cove and Mother Ivey's Bay.

Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Porth Meor Valley from Carnewas ( Download : PDF )

4.65mi +755ft -764ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in St. Eval - Cornwall

This circular walk using the famous section of the South West Coast path next to Bedruthan Steps explores as well a beautiful arch rock next to Hight Cove and Porth Mear before you go back using quiet paths in the valley which leads to Pentire Farm.

A circular walk to Dodman Point and down to Hemmick beach ( Download : PDF )

2.86mi +361ft -361ft 1h40 Easy
Starting point in St. Goran - Cornwall

Not shown on the OS maps, the National Trust who own the land have created this Straightforward, easy, circular walk around Dodman Point. We followed up that circuit with a walk down to Hemmick Beach and back. A steep walk but perfectly doable! A bonus was the car park, National Trust owned so no charges there!

Penpol Creek and Gannel Estuary from Crantock ( Download : PDF )

4.95mi +269ft -266ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Crantock - Cornwall

This circular walk provides a good way to discover Crantock Beach, the Gannel estuary wildlife and a few paths inland. However, be careful, the entire loop can be walked only at low tide because you need to walk the Gannel Estuary for almost one mile! At high tide, you can walk the small loop named "Crantock Beach and Penpol Creek from Crantock" if you want.

Hollywell Beach, Kelsey Head and Pentire Point West from Cubert Church ( Download : PDF )

6.87mi +453ft -453ft 3h35 Moderate
Starting point in Cubert - Cornwall

This pretty long circular walk from Cubert village goes inland following a stream next to Penhale Dunes and continues exploring a section of the coastal path along beautiful beaches including Holywell Beach and Poly Joke Beach. You will admire as well the Gannel Estuary and Pentire Point East from Pentire Point West. The return route uses Cubert Commons paths and tracks.

Cligga Head from Perranporth ( Download : PDF )

2.63mi +361ft -335ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Perranzabuloe - Cornwall

This small circular walk along the cliff leads to Cligga Head with beautiful views at sunset. The return path uses a balcony path which goes past next to remains of mine.

Chapel Porth, St Agnes Beacon and Trevaunance Cove from St Agnes Head ( Download : PDF )

6.1mi +945ft -958ft 3h40 Moderate
Starting point in St. Agnes (Cornwall) - Cornwall

This beautiful walk explores Chapel Porth, Wheal Coates and Trevaunance Cove walking along a section of the South West Coast path. You will discover St Agnes Beacon viewpoint and St Agnes village as well!

Navax and Godrevy Points ( Download : PDF )

3.38mi +354ft -344ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Camborne - Cornwall

This walk explores the beautiful cliffs leading to the end of St Ives Bay and Godrevy Point in front of the island.

Carbis Bay and Porthminster Point from Lelant Church ( Download : PDF )

5.32mi +577ft -574ft 2h55 Moderate
Starting point in St. Ives - Cornwall

This circular walk with ascends and descents provides a way to discover St Ives Bay leading to Porthminster Point along the gorgeous coastal path including Hayle, PorthKidney, Carbis Bay and Porthminster beaches!

Hellesveor cliff and The Island from St Ives ( Download : PDF )

4.35mi +371ft -387ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in St. Ives - Cornwall

This circular walk provides a way to approach St Ives by the coast, walking along cliffs and Porthmeor Beach, then reaching St Ives Head including the gorgeous viewpoint from St Nicholas Chapel. You finally walk around the harbour.

Rosewall Hill ( Download : PDF )

1.53mi +174ft -148ft 0h50 Easy
Starting point in Towednack - Cornwall

This short and easy walk leads to a nice viewpoint walking around the remains of past mining activities.

Zennor Quoit and Trendrine Hill ( Download : PDF )

2.65mi +233ft -249ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Zennor - Cornwall

This easy circular walk leads to a beautiful ruined megalithic burial chamber and continues to Trendrine Hill viewpoint.

Porthmeor Cove and Gurnard's Head from Carn Galver mine ( Download : PDF )

4.82mi +761ft -761ft 2h55 Easy
Starting point in Zennor - Cornwall

This circular walk uses a section of the South West Coast path leading to Porthmeor Cove and Gurnard's Head before you go back to the beginning following paths across farmlands close to Porthmeor.

Cape Cornwall and Kenidjack Valley from St Just in Penwith ( Download : PDF )

5.15mi +558ft -564ft 2h50 Moderate
Starting point in St. Just - Cornwall

This circular walk explores Cape Cornwall by the coastal path, less touristic than Land's End but wild and well protected. You will discover as well old mine shafts along the coast including Kenidjack Valley and Wheal Owles.

Nanjizal Beach, Land's End and Mayon Cliff from Sennen. ( Download : PDF )

5.74mi +725ft -751ft 3h15 Moderate
Starting point in Sennen - Cornwall

During this circular walk, you will discover this famous headland in another way exploring the beautiful wild coast including the secluded Nanjizal Cove, Enys Dodnan Arch and Mayon cliffs.

Gwenapp Head, Carn Les Boel and Nanjizal Beach from Porthgwarra ( Download : PDF )

4.66mi +591ft -568ft 2h40 Moderate
Starting point in St. Levan - Cornwall

This circular walk provides a way to discover splendid granite cliffs along the South West Coast path leading to the secluded Nazijal beach with a beautiful rock arch. The return route follows paths inland.

Penberth Cove, Logan Rock and Rospletha Cliff from Treen ( Download : PDF )

4.86mi +699ft -682ft 2h50 Moderate
Starting point in St. Levan - Cornwall

This circular walk (with a few steep ascends) is a very pleasant way to explore a stunning section of the South West Coast path discovering one of Cornwall's best beaches including Pedn Vounder, Porthcurno and Porthchapel beaches.

Chapel Carn Brea ( Download : PDF )

0.78mi +89ft -89ft 0h25 Easy
Starting point in St. Just - Cornwall

This very short and easy access walk climbs gently to Chapel Carn Brea overlooking the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the views from this important landmark, the most westerly hill in Britain!

Walk around Loe Pool from Helston ( Download : PDF )

6.26mi +220ft -200ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Helston - Cornwall

This easy circular walk provides a way to discover the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall and Loe Bar using pretty flat tracks and paths in beautiful National Trust land.