Walking in Cornwall
Explore stunning landscapes on foot One of the most popular activities
Search listings representing the very best Cornwall has to offer its ramblers. From walking along an inland path network of over 2,400 miles, simply taking a gentle stroll along your choice of beach, or exploring one of Cornwall's many beautiful gardens and estates, there will always be more to see and do.
Walking is one of the most popular activities in Cornwall and no surprise given the diversity of our natural landscape and the prestige gained from Cornwall's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Walkers have long been drawn by the lure of ancient standing stones on windswept moors, fascination with mineral tramways and clay trails and lakes of an industrial past, and the stunning beauty of 300 miles of the South West coastal pathway offering spectacular views of awesome cliffs, secluded coves and golden beaches washed by the surf.
For news on any parts of the coast path that may have closures or diversions in place, visit the South West Coast Path website.
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Fowey - Creeks and Coves
A 5.8-mile circular walk that takes in wonderful countryside, wooded creeks and stunning coastal views with a wealth of historical and literary interest.
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Surfing Safari Walk - Newquay
A moderate 6 miles walk that circles round the western end of Newquay, never more than a short distance from the town, with glorious beaches, atmospheric headlands, a sandy estuary and a picturesque wooded river valley.
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Godrevy to Portreath AONB section
A small narrow stretch of Cornwall AONB where the coastal path west from Portreath winds up and down along to Godrevy and its famous lighthouse.
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Siblyback Lake Country Park
Surrounded by striking Bodmin Moor there is a wide range of activities beside or on the water. From rowing boat hire, to sailing, windsurfing and canoeing and top quality rainbow trout fishing.
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Tintagel - King Arthur and the slate coast
The 5 mile circular walk takes in Tintagel Church, on the cliffs outside the village, then follows a series of tracks and lanes parallel to the coast before descending to the cove of Trebarwith Strand.
