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Mullion, the Poldhu Marconi Centre, and the Monument
Visorando Member
2.49 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Mullion (Cornwall)
Walking from the small Cornish village of Mullion to the coast, and following the South West Coast path, along with the coastal views, passing the historic monument and museum of Marconi, where the first trans-Atlantic radio transmission was made from.
Mullion, Polurrian Cove, and the Chocolate Factory
2.59 mi
+194 ft
-174 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Mullion (Cornwall)
From the small village of Mullion on the south Cornish coast, the walk leads down through the valley to Polurrian Cove. As the South West Coast path winds its way back along the coastline to Mullion Cove, before heading back past the Chocolate factory, and back through the old village.
Vellan Head and Kynance Cove from Predannack Wollas
4.93 mi
+364 ft
-384 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Mullion (Cornwall)
This pretty flat circular walk allows discovering impressive cliffs walking along Vellan Head until you reach the lovely Kynance Cove. Then, the return route goes straight across The Predannack Downs.
Porth Mellin from Predannack Wollas
3.60 mi
+436 ft
-433 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from 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.
Pen Olver, Lizard Point and Kynance Cove from Lizard village
5.84 mi
+627 ft
-627 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Landewednack (Cornwall)
This circular walk mainly using The Lizard Coastal Walk is a good way to explore the most southerly point on mainland Great Britain including beautiful coves, turquoise seas and impressive cliffs
Circular walk around Lizard Point
6.08 mi
+719 ft
-722 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Landewednack (Cornwall)
A gorgeous circular coastal walk to visit the famous Lizard Point.
Following the coast path to Gunwalloe, Chyanvounder, and Church Cove
3.13 mi
+387 ft
-374 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Gunwalloe (Cornwall)
A circular walk that could be started at either Church Cove or perhaps Chyanvounder, where there is a country inn offering good pub grub. As this is a circular, there is the option to start at (2). But would suggest the route as plotted.
Chynhalls point and the Terence Coventry Sculpture Park from Coverack
2.77 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from St Keverne (Cornwall)
During this pleasant circular walk using a section of the South West coast path with nice views from points, you will explore Coverack, a beautiful fishing village, coves and Terence Coventry Sculpture Park.
Lowland Point from Coverack
4.21 mi
+394 ft
-400 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from St Keverne (Cornwall)
This easy hike (except one steep ascent and a few stiles) leads to Lowland Point using the coastal path before you go back across meadows and farmlands.
Helford Point and Dennis Head from Manaccan
5.74 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Manaccan (Cornwall)
This pretty walk mainly using a section of the South West Coast path explores Helford Point and Dennis Head but also nice hidden coves along Helford estuary!
Gillan Creek and Nare Point from Porthallow
6.29 mi
+633 ft
-617 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from St Keverne (Cornwall)
This circular walk provides a way to discover Flushing and Gillan creek past the first section in farmland (many stiles). Then you will enjoy views from the South West Coast path around Nare Point.
Porthoustock to Porthallow
2.81 mi
+433 ft
-407 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from St Keverne (Cornwall)
This circular walk with a few ascents and descents explores this coast section out of the South West Coast path and rarely frequented leading to Porthallow.
Around Loe Pool from Helston
6.26 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from 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.
Penrose to Porthleven
3.41 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Porthleven (Cornwall)
From the National Trust car park at Penrose Hill, and heading around farm fields along Cornish hedges filled with blackberries (well, when in season). Walking high above The Loe, and as the path winds its way south, the views open up to panoramic views of the south Cornish coast and the Loe Bar. Heading towards Porthleven, seeing the clock tower, which, during the winter storms, the seas wash over. After exploring the ancient harbour, the route works it way back up to the start.
Woodland Walk Near Constantine, Helford
2.18 mi
+262 ft
-289 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Constantine (Cornwall)
A circular walk that follows a stream up through woodlands. From the small village, walking down the lane to the stream, then entering the woodland, discovering some of the mining past, which nature is claiming back.
Rosemullion Head from Mawnan
3.85 mi
+486 ft
-495 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mawnan (Cornwall)
A short but scenic walk in Cornwall that uses a section of the South West Coast Path and also explores the countryside inland. The route uses paths and tracks and is ideal for a leisurely half day walk.
Maenporth Beach, Rosemullion Head and Toll Point from Mawnan Smith
5.51 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mawnan (Cornwall)
This walk using ways in the countryside inland and along the South West Coast path provides a way to discover beautiful beaches as Maenporth or Nansidwell. You will enjoy as well views from Toll Point and Rosemullion Head.
Mawnan Smith to Maenporth
3.12 mi
+341 ft
-331 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mawnan (Cornwall)
A Circular walk starting in the small Cornish village of Mawnan Smith, through some woodland, and onto the South West Coast Path, taking in the coastal views before returning to Mawnan Smith.
Maenporth - Budock Water Circular
7.50 mi
+554 ft
-554 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Budock (Cornwall)
A circular walk starting and finishing at Maenporth, the car park is now pay and display.
The walk will follow designated footpaths, cross some roads, and also along residential pavements.
I have suggested this walk to be a 'Moderate' walk as there are some stiles to negotiate, and the time is also dependent on personal pace.
College reservoir
2.87 mi
+112 ft
-141 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Mabe (Cornwall)
This pleasant circular walk uses peaceful paths and footbridges along the reservoir and goes across meadows inland during the second part.
Argal Reservoir
2.02 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Mabe (Cornwall)
Enjoy this peaceful and flat path around Argal Reservoir overlooked by the lovely Mabe Church.
Swanpool to Maenporth
2.92 mi
+285 ft
-289 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
A coastal path walk to one of the best coves on the south coast of Cornwall, Maenporth. Where the golden sands meet the crystal clear waters. The path passes a memorial dedicated to the local home guard. Although returning the same way, there is an option to take the route across the golf course, offering a different perspective.
Swanpool, Along the Coast Path to Pendennis Point
4.50 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
Perhaps an out-of-season walk, taking advantage of the winter free parking and fewer visitors to the area.
Walking along the seafront towards Pendennis Point, with the opportunity to visit Pendennis Castle, the Gyllyngdune Gardens, a sub-tropical garden with plant species referenced to Charles Darwin's travels, and his association with Falmouth. There are many interesting artifacts, which make this walk all the more interesting. On the return, walking through the Queen Mary Garden.
Pendennis Castle around the ramparts
0.91 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
This very short walk is the easiest way to discover Pendennis castle from outside the main ramparts overlooking the stunning Fal estuary and St Anthony Head.
Circular route over Godolphin Hill and Tregonning Hill
4.86 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,201 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Breage (Cornwall)
This walk leads to the top of Godolphin Hill, with far-reaching views over St Michael's Mount, and St Ives Bay. It follows a route leading to some disused mine workings and then to Tregonning, the birthplace of 'China Clay', and a war memorial and other artifacts.
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