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St. Dennis walks
Luxulyan Heritage site
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
Towan Headland and Pentire Point East from Newquay
5.17 mi
+338 ft
-335 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Newquay (England)
This circular walk from Newquay explores the Coastal path leading to these two headlands with beautiful views towards Newquay Bay, the famous Fistral Beach and Crantock Beach.
Penpol Creek and Gannel Estuary from Crantock
4.95 mi
+285 ft
-269 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Crantock (Cornwall)
This circular walk provides a good way to discover Crantock Beach, the Gannel estuary wildlife and a few paths inland. However, be careful, the entire loop can be walked only at low tide because you need to walk the Gannel Estuary for almost one mile! At high tide, you can walk the small loop named "Crantock Beach and Penpol Creek from Crantock" if you want.
Crantock Beach and Penpol Creek from Crantock
2.68 mi
+118 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Crantock (Cornwall)
This nice circular walk is an alternative and shorter loop at high tide when it is impossible to walk along the Gannel Estuary. During this alternative path, you will discover Crantock Beach, the coastal path along the estuary and Penpol Creek before you go back using paths across fields.
Hollywell Beach, Kelsey Head and Pentire Point West from Cubert Church
6.87 mi
+525 ft
-522 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cubert (Cornwall)
This pretty long circular walk from Cubert village goes inland following a stream next to Penhale Dunes and continues exploring a section of the coastal path along beautiful beaches including Holywell Beach and Poly Joke Beach. You will admire as well the Gannel Estuary and Pentire Point East from Pentire Point West. The return route uses Cubert Commons paths and tracks.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 !
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.
Carnon Downs to Devoran Circular
4.57 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Feock (Cornwall)
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.
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