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Gunwalloe walks
Following the coast path to Gunwalloe, Chyanvounder, and Church Cove
Visorando Member
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.
Mullion, the Poldhu Marconi Centre, and the Monument
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
The Clowance Estate, with the carved tree, then following country tracks
4.32 mi
+187 ft
-213 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Crowan (Cornwall)
Starting at the small hamlet of Crowan, and following a route across the countryside, through the Clowance Estate, now a holiday resort, which also had a very fascinating past. The route then leaves the estate following some country lanes and tracks, skirting the small Cornish village of Praze-an-Beeb, making its way back to Crowan.
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.
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.
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.
Perranuthnoe Circular with a section of the South West Coast Path
2.33 mi
+112 ft
-131 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Perranuthnoe (Cornwall)
A short, summer walk from Perranuthnoe towards Marzion, Through the small village across designated footpaths. With views of St Micheal's Mount, and the South Cornish Coast. Returning along a section of the South West Coast Path (SWCP).
Perranuthnoe, Rosudgeon, and the South West Coast Path passing Prussia Cove
5.02 mi
+843 ft
-853 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Perranuthnoe (Cornwall)
An interesting circular walk, starting in a small Cornish coastal village of Perranuthnoe, along designated footpaths, up to Rosudgeon, passing through farm fields and small, remote hamlets before descending to the coast and the South West Coast Path. The walk offers panoramic views across Mounts Bay and St Michael's Mount, where the rugged Cornish coastline passes Prussia Cove, a location steeped in history with smugglers and ship wrecks.
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.
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.
Stithians Reservoir Circular, Cornwall
4.96 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Wendron (Cornwall)
A circular route around Stithians Reservoir. For the purpose of this walk and description, the route is aligned in an anti-clockwise direction.
Stithians Cornwall
5.41 mi
+289 ft
-272 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Stithians (Cornwall)
This walk starts and finishes at Stithians Dam car park, Cornwall UK, taking in the countryside around the small Cornish village of Stithians. You will be walking on track and country lanes. However, as this is a circular route, could be started at any point, where access is permissible.
Stithians Dam Loop via Stithians Village
4.75 mi
+322 ft
-164 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Stithians (Cornwall)
A loop walk, starting at the free car park by Stithians Dam. There is an option to start along the main road to Stithians, between (4) and (5), a bus route through Stithians.
The route follows made-up roads, country tracks, and designated footpaths, there are stiles, narrow gates and the need to climb over hedge steps.
Pendarvas circular, around Knave-Go-By, Treslothan, and The Giants Quoit
4.65 mi
+331 ft
-328 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Camborne (Cornwall)
This route starts at the Shire Inn (permission required) and leads through the Pendarvas Estate, the woodland and passes remnants of mining in the area. You then follow a valley up to a hamlet known as Knave-Go-By, and onto the hamlet of Treslothan, and the Giants Quoit, before going back through the woodlands of Pendarvas to the start.
Barripper Penponds Viaduct
3.54 mi
+164 ft
-151 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Camborne (Cornwall)
This walk leads through two old mining villages, passing near an Iron Age hilltop fort, and under both the old and new railway embankment/viaduct. Then passing thatched properties, one of which is now managed by the National Trust.
Hayle Bird Sanctuary, around the Carnsew Pool, and the Mill Pond
3.14 mi
+43 ft
-52 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Hayle (Cornwall)
The Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve offers the opportunity to see migratory birds, and is also a starting point for a reasonably level walk, with estuary views. Walking around Carnsew Pool, an amazing piece of Victorian engineering, which helps keep the Hayle harbour from silting up. Then, through a part of the town to the Mill pond, with old ruins to explore, and the pond. The walk then leads through a memorial garden, a high point at Hayle, which was an Iron Age Hill Fort, before leading back to the start.
St Erth to Trencrom Hill
4.48 mi
+551 ft
-554 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from St. Erth (Cornwall)
A circular walk to Trencrom Hill, perhaps best taken on a clear day, to enjoy the views. But equally a nice walk any other time.
King George V Memorial Walk, the Dunes, and Phillack
3.08 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Hayle (Cornwall)
A gentle circular walk along the King George V Memorial Walk, through some of Hayle's historic past. Walking along sandy paths through the dunes, seeing three miles of golden sand of St Ives Bay, with St Ives on the left and Godrevey Lighthouse on the opposite headland. Then heading inland, passing the old part of Phillack with the church, black brick buildings, and the Bucket of Blood Inn, with its unusual name.
Carbis Bay and Porthminster Point from Lelant Church
5.32 mi
+659 ft
-650 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from 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!
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