Gweek walks

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.

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!

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.

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.

This pleasant circular walk uses peaceful paths and footbridges along the reservoir and goes across meadows inland during the second part.

Enjoy this peaceful and flat path around Argal Reservoir overlooked by the lovely Mabe Church.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A circular route around Stithians Reservoir. For the purpose of this walk and description, the route is aligned in an anti-clockwise direction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The walk starts in a free car park (with height restrictions) and follows some of the Great Flat Lode Trail, into Churchtown and Carn Brea Village. The route then leads back onto the Flat Lode Trail for a short period, then climbs up for the views on to the Carn, before descending down As this is a circular route, the choice of which way to go is yours; however, in my view, the route plot offers the best way. I have listed this route as Moderate purely due to the number of obstacles to overcome.

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.

Starting at the water tank, on Lanner Hill, then walking past Carn Marth open-air theatre, Figgy Dowdy's Well, and up to Carn Marth with the far-reaching views of the North and South Coast of the county. The route then follows designated footpaths down to Carharrack, following a road back to Lanner and then climbing back up the valley to the disused rail track, returning to the start. This walk could be completed in two sections (S) to (4), catch a convenient bus back towards Redruth, and the bus stop at the top of the hill. The second leg (E) on a reverse path to (4), again catching the bus, as above. The time taken will depend on the pace and time spent exploring the area This is a moderate walk due to the climb up from the Lanner valley, so late in the walk.

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.

A loop walk, starting at the water tank on Lanner Hill, then walking past Carn Marth open-air theatre, Figgy Dowdy's Well, and up to Carn Marth with the far-reaching views of the North and South Coast of the County. The route gives an option to shorten the route if required.

Starting at the top of Lanner Hill by the water tank, and walking along an old miner's tracks towards Gwennap Pit, an open-air chapel. Before following a route back along country lane and tracks to Lanner.

A circular walk takes you to some of Cornwall's mining heritage. This route uses permissible cycle tracks and public highways.

This walk starts just off a main public transport route, enabling walkers who use Public Transport the opportunity to discover new places. A walk from Illogan Highway along some old mining trails, passing some old mine workings. With many places to explore and see. Alternative route options are possible. See the 'Description.'

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

A gorgeous circular coastal walk to visit the famous Lizard Point.

This is a pleasant walk along country tracks and lanes, with the route passing over the main railway line, visiting the Hydraulic Ram, following some old tracks, and crossing under the viaduct at Angarrack. The route back is up the old main road, along 'Slug' Lane, returning to Connor Down

The walk starts in a car park near the Travelodge, a small parking area nearest the main road, there are no parking restrictions (at the time of writing). The walk follows designated footpaths, country roads, and crosses a main road. The walk has been rated as 'Moderate' due to the walk back up the hill to finish. Timing is only a guide, and time should added for height gain, and exploring the area.

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.

A walk from a car park along the North Cliffs, walking along the North Cornish Coast Path, and into the Tehidy Country Park.

A loop walk around some interesting 'place names' like Come-to-Good, Playing Place, Porthkea, and Penelewey, with some interesting finds. The route is mainly on usually quiet country lanes, although walking along country lanes, there is still plenty to see.

This short circular walk provides a way to discover pleasant woods around Trelissick Garden including Lamouth Creek and nice viewpoints over the Fal River.

Of the 630 miles of the long-distance Southwest Coast Path (SWCP), this is a small section that offers both cliff-top walking and some of the undulations the SWCP has, especially in Cornwall. At Portreath, a small seaside town, the SWCP continues onwards. Bassett Cove also offers an option for a more sedate walk along North Cliff, Southwest of the parking area.

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.

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

This is a short walk around the Godrevy headland, with the hope of seeing seals in the cove. Following the path around the headland passing an old Iron Age settlement, the lighthouse, and then dropping down with views along St Ives Bay and the 3 miles of sandy beach.