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The Dodman, Gorran Haven and Portmellon from Penare
Visorando Member
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
Around St Just-in-Roseland
2.81 mi
+226 ft
-207 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from St. Just-in-Roseland (Cornwall)
This short walk is the perfect way to discover the very famous St just's church (13th century), incredible gardens and surroundings hills offering viewpoints over the River Fal estuary.
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.
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.
Around St Mawes
4.24 mi
+295 ft
-272 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from St. Just-in-Roseland (Cornwall)
This pleasant circular walk mainly along the coast offers some beautiful views over the Percuil River, Falmouth and visiting St Mawes on your way.
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.
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.
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.
Mylor Bridge, walking out towards Mylor Church, and back along Mylor Creek
3.50 mi
+233 ft
-240 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Mylor (Cornwall)
A circular walk in the Mylor Bridge area that leads out to Mylor Churchtown. Walking mainly on country lanes, with a section down through a wooded valley, which in the spring is full of bluebells. Walking through the churchyard, and seeing the magnificent old yew tree and the memorial of HMS Ganges, before ending up at the marina. The route then follows Mylor Creek back to the start.
Mylor Bridge, Restronguet Passage
3.71 mi
+643 ft
-623 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Mylor (Cornwall)
This is a circular walk between two public houses, each offering its own historical charm. Leaving the small village of Mylor Bridge and walking out to Weir Point before following the estuary up to Restronguet Passage, where there is the Pandora Inn, a 13th-century thatched public house, a convenient place to stop, and enjoy the surroundings, before heading inland and the Lemon Inn.
This circular walk sounds like a pub crawl, but it is a really nice walk, with many interesting finds.
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.
Pendennis Castle around the ramparts
0.91 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
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.
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.
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.
Swanpool, Along the Coast Path to Pendennis Point
4.50 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
Perhaps an out-of-season walk, taking advantage of the winter free parking and fewer visitors to the area.
Walking along the seafront towards Pendennis Point, with the opportunity to visit Pendennis Castle, the Gyllyngdune Gardens, a sub-tropical garden with plant species referenced to Charles Darwin's travels, and his association with Falmouth. There are many interesting artifacts, which make this walk all the more interesting. On the return, walking through the Queen Mary Garden.
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.
Swanpool to Maenporth
2.92 mi
+285 ft
-289 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Falmouth (Cornwall)
A coastal path walk to one of the best coves on the south coast of Cornwall, Maenporth. Where the golden sands meet the crystal clear waters. The path passes a memorial dedicated to the local home guard. Although returning the same way, there is an option to take the route across the golf course, offering a different perspective.
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.
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.
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.
Gillan Creek and Nare Point from Porthallow
6.29 mi
+633 ft
-617 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from St Keverne (Cornwall)
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.
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