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Fowey walks
Fowey, St Catherine's Point and Coombe Haven
Visorando Member
4.18 mi
+525 ft
-528 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from 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.
Gribbin Head
5.06 mi
+735 ft
-732 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from 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.
From Fowey to Charlestown via the coastal paths
10.45 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,083 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fowey (Cornwall)
A coastal walk along the Cornish coast, accessible by public transport (bus routes 24 and 25). Highlights: Fowey estuary, cliffs, coastal villages, Gribbin Head tower, Georgian harbour at Charlestown.
Hall from Bodinnick
2.43 mi
+325 ft
-361 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from 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.
Polruan from Lantic Bay
5.41 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,063 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Ethy woods from Lerryn
4.90 mi
+436 ft
-417 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from St. Veep (Cornwall)
This easy, well-marked route (but many stiles) follows open fields ways, paths and tracks in Ethy woods (National Trust) and along the lovely River Lerryn. You can discover St Winnow Church as well during this walk. Be careful, this walk is better at low tide because the footpath along St Winnow Church and the river can be partly submerged.
Luxulyan Heritage site
2.85 mi
+272 ft
-249 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Lanlivery (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.
Black Head
2.04 mi
+420 ft
-446 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from St Austell Bay (England)
This short (but with a few ascents and descents) circular walk from Trenarren mostly uses the South West Coast path overlooking St Austell Bay, Mevagissey Bay and even Chapel Point on clear days.
Polperro by coastal path
3.71 mi
+768 ft
-768 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Polperro (Cornwall)
This circular walk with a few steep sections explores the attractive Heritage Coastline in South Cornwall including fishermen's village of Polperro and his lovely quaint harbour!
Around Deerpark Wood
4.15 mi
+354 ft
-371 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lanreath (Cornwall)
This is an easy walk in Deerpark Wood mainly using tracks and paths.
Tencreek to Talland Bay
2.30 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Looe (Cornwall)
With Looe and Polperro close by, Tencreek is a popular campsite for holiday-makers, and also access to many walks in the area. This is a short, there-and-back walk, but a walk that, after completing it, you will know it has been completed.
Around Lanhydrock
3.84 mi
+384 ft
-371 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lanhydrock (Cornwall)
This easy, pleasant walk provides a way to discover this magnificent late Victorian country house, following paths in gardens, woods and along the River Fowey.
Herodsfoot and Church Bridge
4.59 mi
+305 ft
-312 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Duloe (Cornwall)
It's an easy and peaceful walk along the West Looe River using mostly flat paths and tracks in Woodlands.
Fom Church bridge
4.66 mi
+669 ft
-666 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from 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.
The Dodman, Gorran Haven and Portmellon from Penare
9.23 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,181 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from St. Goran (Cornwall)
This pretty long walk provides a way to discover the South West Coast path in this wild and protected area including Dodman, Maenease and Chapel Points. During this walk, you will visit as well two lovely villages, Gorran Haven and Portmellon.
To Dodman Point and down to Hemmick beach
2.86 mi
+394 ft
-387 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from 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!
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