Five coastal walks to do this spring

Heading east away from the picturesque harbour at Boscastle, the coast path runs between a stone hedge, covered in the lichen, and the open maritime grassland topping the cliffs, home to colourful wild flowers. A brilliant walk in springtime, when the waterfall is especially powerful after the winter's rain.

(1.7 miles)

A circular walk with spectacular views from Rosemullion Head at the entrance to the beautiful Helford estuary, where wild garlic and bluebells grow in abundance along its banks during the spring. There's access to hidden coves and rockpools along the way and you could finish off with an afternoon tea at the Meudon Hotel.

(4 miles)

From magical Lamorna Cove this walk follows the South West Coast Path to St Loy's where in the spring the stunted oak and sycamore coastal woodland behind the boulder strewn coastline is bright with wildflowers. Going back, the route heads inland up a verdant valley before climbing through ancient fields passing stone crosses and standing stones.

(5.6 miles)

With over 200 miles of the South West Cost Path to explore in Cornwall, the fun doesn't stop there!

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