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St Austell Bay walks
Black Head
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Nare Head from Carne Beach
3.50 mi
+367 ft
-384 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Veryan (Cornwall)
This pleasant circular walk leading to Nare Head uses mainly the South Coast path. You will enjoy a beautiful viewpoint over Gerrans Bay and learn more about World War bunkers in this area.
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.
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.
St Anthony Head from Porth
5.87 mi
+430 ft
-449 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Gerrans (Cornwall)
This pleasant walk situated at the southernmost tip of the Roseland peninsula provides a way to discover the artillery batteries on this headland, Towan and Molunam Beach. You will enjoy viewpoints over the mouth of River Fal, Pendennis Castle, Falmouth harbour and St Mawes as well.
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