Route details, maps, pubs, features, local history and folklore for a wide variety of walks focusing primarily on Norfolk and Suffolk

Cornwall Walks
Showing posts with label Cornwall. Show all posts

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Polzeath to Pentire Point Circular Walk

Short circular walk around the headland that fronts PozeathAn awesome wander around Pentire Point from the village of Polzeath. This is a must for anyone who visits this classic piece of Cornish coastline. A few challenges but nothing that an average walker can mus...

Sunday, 19 July 2020

St Enodoc's Church, Trebetherick

Short walk to St Endocs Church, buried in the sands of the coastal area close to PolzeathThe church of St Endoc is located in the coastal area close to the coast path alongside the Camel estuary. The church was buried in the shifting sands for some 300 years, being unearthed in the 19th century. Whether...

South West Coast Path - Rock To Polzeath

Short walk from Rock ferry to Polzeath along the Camel EstuaryA short section of the South West Coast Path that can be undertaken either as part of a more extensive hike or merely as a return ramble from Polzeath and across to Padstow. Fairly easy by SWCP standards and stunning scenery as is always...

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Bodmin Steam Railway Walk

Route that connects the stations of Boscarne Junction and Bodmin GeneralA walk along the steam railway between Boscarne Junction and Bodmin General. Althoguh the path does not exclusively follow the railway it is nonetheless a pleasant walk for most of the distance with the attractions of the busy steam...

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

The Camel Trail - Wadebridge to Padstow

The Camel Trail - Wadebridge to PadstowA short section of The Camel Trail route that follows the former North Cornwall Railway trackbed. This doubles up as both a cyclepath and a walkway making it suitable to virtually anyone of average fitness. The scenery is glorious as the track winds its way along...

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

South West Coast Path - Coverack to The Lizard

An 11 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Coverack and The LizardA challenging but rewarding walk along the south West Coast path. There are spectacular views along the coastline with The Lizard being in view virtually the entire distance. The picture postcard village of Cadgwith is a...

Tuesday, 17 December 2019

South West Coast Path - Bude to Boscastle

An 16 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Bude and Boscastle A challenging walk along a spectacular part of the South West Coast Path. Although this can be achieved in a single day there is the village of Crackington haven near to the half way mark which allows one to cut the walk into...

Monday, 16 December 2019

South West Coast Path - Boscastle to Tintagel

An 5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Boscastle and Tintagel A scenic walk that is not too much of a challenge to any seasoned walker. Rocky Valley presents a steep climb in and out but this really is a delight to behold and well worth the effort to get across it. The end of the walk...

Saturday, 7 December 2019

South West Coast Path - Perranporth to Newquay

An 11 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Perranporth and NewquayBy South West Coast Path standards this is an easy walk along the low level cliffs with no particularly difficult climbs with the usual spectacular coastal views. The main obstacle on this section is crossing the River Gannel...

South West Coast Path - Porthcothan to Padstow

An 13.5 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Porthcothan and Padstow A moderate walk by South West Coastpath standards and even with a misty morning it is nonetheless spectacular. The walk includes Harlyn Bay and Mother Iveys Cottage, which is the source of a local legend of a cursed field....

South West Coast Path - Port Isaac to Polzeath

An 9 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Port Isaac and Polzeath A stunning walk that is not too challenging. It starts at the picturesque village of Port Isaac before winding its way past Port Quin and around the Rumps headland and Pentire Point before descending to the surfing Mecca...

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

South West Coast Path - Falmouth to Helford Passage

A 10 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Falmouth and the Helford CrossingA picturesque walk following the coast on from the Fal estuary round to the Helford River where a ferry links the village of Helford. The views are spectacular throughout this moderately challenging...

Thursday, 10 January 2019

South West Coast Path - Hartland to Bude

An 19 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Hartland to BudeThe section from Hartland to Bude is the most challenging part of the whole South West Coast Path. There are ten deep valleys to cross which seem unrelenting but the reward is some of the most spectacular scenery of the whole trail....

South West Coast Path - Hayle to St Ives

An easy and delightful 6 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Hayle and St IvesThis is one of the easier sections of the South West Coast Path that keeps within easy reach of civilisation and follows the St Ives branch line along this idyllic coastline. A few climbs but nothing too strenuous....

South West Coast Path - Helford to Coverack

An 11 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Helford and CoverackA fairly easy section of the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path but it still presents some spectacular and rewarding scenery. With rivers to cross and charming fishing villages nestled in hidden coves this makes a...

Tuesday, 8 January 2019

South West Coast Path - Lands End to Mousehole

An arduous but rewarding 13 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Lands End and MouseholeThis is an arduous section of the coast path but is nonetheless worthwhile for its spectacular scenery and rugged landscape. There is little in the way of civilisation throughout the entire route but...

Monday, 7 January 2019

South West Coast Path - Land's End to Sennen Cove

A very easy 1.6 mile walk between Lands End and Sennen Cove on the South West Coast PathThis is an easy walk along this magnificent coast line. A bus service links the two ends or it can be completed as a circular walk returning along the Cornish Way cycle track which runs parallel to the Coast Path...

Sunday, 30 December 2018

South West Coast Path - Looe to Plymouth

A 20.6 mile walk along the South West Coast Path between Looe and Plymouth.This is the first section of the South Cornwall part of the South West Coast Path. There is a link between the two ends of the walk using the railways, changing at Liskeard. The walk is fairly easy in comparison with some sections...

South West Coast Path - Marazion to Porthleven

An 11 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Marazion and PorthlevenA moderate section of coast walking with few strenuous challenges as the path negotiates the cliffs from Marazion to Porthleven. With disused tin mines, the surfing beach at Praa Sands and the charming...

Saturday, 29 December 2018

South West Coast Path - Mevagissey to Porthscatho

A 17 mile walk along the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path between Mevagissey and PorthscathoThis walk navigates along the Roseland Peninsular with diversions from the official Coast Path along country lanes. This provides a safer alternative for when the weather conditions are poor and the...

Walk Summaries

Latest walk summaries are basic information sheets for walks that have yet to be fully documented. These provide links to maps, public transport and walks stats, although detailed notes and features are not included.

Latest Walk Summaries

Featured Walk

In Search of Sizewell Chapel

A 10 mile walk following the southern side of the parish boundary of Leiston in Suffolk This walk follows the route of a 17th century peramb...

What is GPX

All you need to know about GPX, electronic mapping and how to use modern apps and mobile devices as navigation devices

Popular Walks

Maps