Gribbin Head
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.
Brown Willy and Fernacre Stone Circle
Departure from Advent (Cornwall)
This nice walk explores Bodmin Moor using paths next to Little Rough Tor until you reach Brown Willy summit (420m) with spectacular views. The return way uses mainly pretty flat paths around Rough Tor and goes past Fernacre Stone Circle.
Cotehele quay from Calstock
Departure from Calstock (Cornwall)
A lovely circular walk from Calstock, first along the river Tamar leading to the famous Cotehele Quay before heading mainly to woodlands and meadows.
Fowey, St Catherine's Point and Coombe Haven
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.
Polruan from Lantic Bay
Departure from Lanteglos (Cornwall)
This pleasant walk with steep sections mainly along the coast provides a way to discover the stunning Lantic beach and the mouth of River Fowey including Polruan's old fishing village and his blockhouse built in the 15th century or Lanteglos church.
North Cliffs and Tehidy Country park
Departure from Illogan (Cornwall)
During this easy circular walk, You will discover Tehidy Woods along Illogan BR 2 trail and North cliffs using a small section of the South West Coast path.
Tehidy Woods and Carvannel Downs from Basset Cove
Departure from Illogan (Cornwall)
This circular walk in varied paths provides a way to Discover the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall named Tehidy Country Park. Then, you will enjoy as well North cliffs and beautiful Carvannel Downs along Portreath coast.
Porth Mellin from Predannack Wollas
Departure from Mullion (Cornwall)
This pleasant circular walk explores a beautiful section of the South West Coast path leading to Mullion Cove. You can visit Porth Mellin as well before you go back using paths and tracks inland.
Luxulyan Heritage site
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.
Hall from Bodinnick
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.
Cremyll and Kingsand from Maker church
Departure from Maker-with-Rame (Cornwall)
This circular walk starting from the Church of St Mary and St Julian, mainly along the coastal path, provides a way of visiting World Heritage sites around the mouth of River Tamar including Mount Edgcumbe and Cremyll.
Perranuthnoe Circular with a section of the South West Coast Path
Departure from Perranuthnoe (Cornwall)
A short, summer walk from Perranuthnoe towards Marzion, Through the small village across designated footpaths. With views of St Micheal's Mount, and the South Cornish Coast. Returning along a section of the South West Coast Path (SWCP).
Watergate from Looe
Departure from Looe (Cornwall)
This beautiful and well-marked walk in Kilminorth woods local nature reserve and along East Looe provides a way of visiting interest sites including the Giant's Hedge.
Chun Quoit and Carn Kenidjack
Departure from St Just (Cornwall)
This pleasant amble across the inland moors of Cornwall includes a number of ancient monuments including Chun Quoit, Chun Castle, the Dancing Stones and the Boslow Stone.
Fom Church bridge
Departure from Duloe (Cornwall)
It's a pleasant circular walk from Church Bridge. The route follows West Looe River before climb gently close to Muchlarnick for a nice view over hills and valleys.
Zennor Head, Tregerthen and Trevean from Zennor village
Departure from Zennor (Cornwall)
This circular walk from the lovely village of Zennor explores the coast path (with several ascents and descents in rocky paths) and uses also paths inland during the return route.
Penlee Point and Rame Head
Departure from Maker-with-Rame (Cornwall)
This beautiful walk from Penlee Battery, mostly using the coastal path along Rame peninsula, provides a way of visiting places including Queen Adelaïde's grotto, St Mickael's chapel and Cawsand village.
St Erth to Trencrom Hill
Departure from St. Erth (Cornwall)
A circular walk to Trencrom Hill, perhaps best taken on a clear day, to enjoy the views. But equally a nice walk any other time.
North Cliffs to Tehidy Country Park woods (Circular/Same way)
Departure from Camborne (Cornwall)
A walk from a car park along the North Cliffs, walking along the North Cornish Coast Path, and into the Tehidy Country Park.
Mawnan Smith
Departure from Mawnan (Cornwall)
A Circular walk starting in the small Cornish village of Mawnan Smith, through some woodland, and onto the South West Coast Path, taking in the coastal views before returning to Mawnan Smith.
Heritage & Mining trail, Redruth, Cornwall
Departure from Carn Brea (Cornwall)
A circular walk takes you to some of Cornwall's mining heritage. This route uses permissible cycle tracks and public highways.
Stithians Reservoir Circular, Cornwall
Departure from Wendron (Cornwall)
A circular route around Stithians Reservoir. For the purpose of this walk and description, the route is aligned in an anti-clockwise direction.
Codda to Brown Willy
Departure from Altarnun (Cornwall)
This route takes the Southerly route to the Brown Willy Tor, you will be entering open moorland. An alternative route to the highest Tor in Cornwall UK. Not so much a circular walk but more like a there-and-back walk, although variations and or additions to the plotted route can be made, subject to competence in remote walking.
Stithians Cornwall
Departure from Stithians (Cornwall)
This walk starts and finishes at Stithians Dam car park, Cornwall UK, taking in the countryside around the small Cornish village of Stithians. You will be walking on track and country lanes. However, as this is a circular route, could be started at any point, where access is permissible.
Circular walk around Lizard Point
Departure from Landewednack (Cornwall)
A gorgeous circular coastal walk to visit the famous Lizard Point.
Mount Hawke circular
Departure from St. Agnes (Cornwall)
This walk takes you around, the Mount Hawke area. Take in some of the old mines worked areas, possibly walking along some of the many miner's tracks. Pass by some of the older parts of Mount Hawke and return down the valley passing the Cloutie Well.
In Quethiock
Departure from Quethiock (Cornwall)
A short walk along quiet country lanes and tracks across fields.
Short wildlife near Quethiock
Departure from Quethiock (Cornwall)
This wonderful short walk takes you down along a stream and up through the woods to Venn Farm. It is so peaceful. There's a little waterfall and a pond. We saw geese, newts and dragonflies, and in the woods we saw woodpeckers, and roe deer. Magical. It is a little overgrown in places and there is quite a steep climb as you leave the woods.
Crantock Beach and Penpol Creek from Crantock
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.
Herodsfoot and Church Bridge
Departure from Duloe (Cornwall)
It's an easy and peaceful walk along the West Looe River using mostly flat paths and tracks in Woodlands.
Upper Tamar Lake
Departure from Kilkhampton (Cornwall)
This is an easy family walk around Upper Tamar Lake. On your way, you can even use bird-watching facilities!
Stowe Cliffs and Coombe Valley from Duckpool
Departure from Morwenstow (Cornwall)
This circular walk with ascents and descents From Duckpool Bay uses the South West Coast path along Warren Gutter and Stowe Cliffs. Then, you will discover peaceful woods and Coombe Valley inland.
Cambeak and East Wood from Crackington Haven
Departure from St Gennys (Cornwall)
This circular walk explores the coast next to Cambeak and Tremoutha Haven by the South West Coast path from Crackington Haven to The Strangles. Then you will use peaceful paths inland along a stream in East Wood.
Stowe Barton and Stibb Wood
Departure from Kilkhampton (Cornwall)
This short walk with ascents and descents explores Stowe Woods and Stibb Woods. You can visit Stowe Barton Farmhouse and Coombe village on your way.
Showery and Rough Tors
Departure from Advent (Cornwall)
It's an easy family walk in Bodmin Moor leading to stunning 360° viewpoints from Showery and Rough Tors. It's a lovely place to enjoy the colors of sunset as well!
Brea Hill and St Enodoc Church from Trebetherick
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.
Boscatle Harbour, Penally point and Pentargon Cliff from Boscatle
Departure from Forrabury and Minster (Cornwall)
This circular walk mostly using the South West Coast path explores Forrabury Stitches, Willapark and Penally Point which overlooks Boscastle Harbour. Then you will walk Pentargon Cliff and will take a panoramic path going back to Boscastle.
Dennis Point and Backways Cove from Trebarwith Strand
Departure from Tintagel (Cornwall)
This short circular walk from Trebarwith Strand provides a good way to admire Penhallic Point, Hole beach, Backways and Lill Coves from the coastal path.
Glebe cliff, Willapark and the Rocky Valley from Tintagel
Departure from Tintagel (Cornwall)
This circular walk explores the stunning cliffs using the coastal path close to Tintagel Head and goes back to Tintagel by the gorgeous Rocky Valley using paths inland.
Doyden Point and Castle from Port Quin
Departure from St. Endellion (Cornwall)
This very short walk offers some wonderful views of Port Quin and Doyden Castle.
Port Isaac and Trewetha from Port Gaverne
Departure from St. Endellion (Cornwall)
This short circular walk provides a good way to visit the famous fishing villages, Port Isaac and Port Gaverne using the coastal path, typical lanes in Port Isaac and paths inland during the return way.
The Rumps and Pentire Point from Pentireglaze
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 !
Stepper Point and Pepper Hole from Lellizzick Farm
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.
Dinnas and Trevose Heads
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.
Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Porth Meor Valley from Carnewas
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.
To Dodman Point and down to Hemmick beach
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!
Penpol Creek and Gannel Estuary from Crantock
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.
Hollywell Beach, Kelsey Head and Pentire Point West from Cubert Church
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.
Cligga Head from Perranporth
Departure from Perranzabuloe (Cornwall)
This small circular walk along the cliff leads to Cligga Head with beautiful views at sunset. The return path uses a balcony path which goes past next to remains of mine.
Chapel Porth, St Agnes Beacon and Trevaunance Cove from St Agnes Head
Departure from St. Agnes (Cornwall)
This beautiful walk explores Chapel Porth, Wheal Coates and Trevaunance Cove walking along a section of the South West Coast path. You will discover St Agnes Beacon viewpoint and St Agnes village as well!
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