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Luxulyan Heritage site
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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.
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.
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.
Trevelgue Head
1.49 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Newquay (England)
This short circular walk explores this beautiful headland, an Iron Age promontory rock with 360° viewpoint between Porth Beach and Watergate Beach.
Fowey, St Catherine's Point and Coombe Haven
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.
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.
Around Cardinham woods
4.78 mi
+574 ft
-554 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cardinham (Cornwall)
This easy walk (but with a few steep sections and stiles) mainly uses paths and tracks across Deviock, Quarryhill and Hurstocks woods. You can also see Wheal Glynn mine, an old silver and lead mine in ruins, during this pleasant walk.
Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Porth Meor Valley from Carnewas
4.65 mi
+692 ft
-696 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from 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.
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.
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.
Brea Hill and St Enodoc Church from Trebetherick
2.87 mi
+266 ft
-276 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from 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.
Stepper Point and Pepper Hole from Lellizzick Farm
2.48 mi
+292 ft
-276 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from 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.
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.
Dinnas and Trevose Heads
3.12 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from 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.
The Rumps and Pentire Point from Pentireglaze
4.01 mi
+630 ft
-653 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from 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 !
Doyden Point and Castle from Port Quin
1.02 mi
+115 ft
-102 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from St. Endellion (Cornwall)
This very short walk offers some wonderful views of Port Quin and Doyden Castle.
Port Isaac and Trewetha from Port Gaverne
3.03 mi
+459 ft
-446 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from 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 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!
Idless Wood
3.17 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Kenwyn (Cornwall)
This easy circular walk close to Truro uses mainly tracks and large paths in beautiful woodlands.
Portloe
1.52 mi
+335 ft
-325 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Veryan (Cornwall)
This very short walk mainly along the coastal path offers the opportunity to discover Porloe, a lovely Cornish fishing village.
Boscawen Circular
2.40 mi
+262 ft
-253 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Truro (Cornwall)
A short walk leading from Boscawen Park, following a designated footpath through field and wooded area, leading to a track and country road. Descending into the estuarial hamlet of Maplas, following the river upstream to the start
Showery and Rough Tors
2.31 mi
+446 ft
-472 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from 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!
Rough Tor, Brown Willy, and King Arthur's Hall
10.35 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,306 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Advent (Cornwall)
Myth or legend, King Arthur, has many deep-seated roots here in Cornwall, from nearby Tintagel Castle, Excalibur's Sword in Dozmary Pool. King Arthur's Hall, high up on Bodmin Moor, adds more to the legend of the King.
The route pays homage to the Wessex memorial, climbs the highest point in Cornwall, and then onto King Arthur's Hall, a neolithic enclosure; however, recent research has suggested that the whole area could be hundreds of years earlier.
Brown Willy and Fernacre Stone Circle
5.30 mi
+909 ft
-938 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from 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.
Around Trelissick Garden and Woods
3.30 mi
+230 ft
-259 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Feock (Cornwall)
This short circular walk provides a way to discover pleasant woods around Trelissick Garden including Lamouth Creek and nice viewpoints over the Fal River.
Penelewey Loop
4.20 mi
+469 ft
-495 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Feock (Cornwall)
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.
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