Where is the best walking in Cornwall?
10 of the best coastal walks in Cornwall
- The Lizard coastal walk. Best for a nature walk.
- Perranporth to Trevellas Circular Walk. Best walk for Cornish ruins.
- St Just in Roseland to St Mawes.
- Gorran Haven to Mevagissey.
- Whitsand Bay Circular Walk.
- Trewarmett to Tregardock.
- Rinsey Walk.
- Hawkers Cove to Stepper Point.
Where does the Coast Path start in Cornwall?
Beginning at Marsland Mouth on the North coast, we have divided the coastal footpath into short, manageable stages. The Cornwall Coast Path walks are grouped by area to make it easy to find a walk near you.
Where does the Cornish coastal path start and end?
Starting at Minehead in Somerset it runs along the coastline of Exmoor, continuing along the coast of North Devon into Cornwall. It follows the entire coastline of Cornwall, goes across the mouth of the River Tamar and continues into Devon.
How long is the Cornwall Coastal Path?
630 miles
For the adventurous, the 630 miles of Coast Path is the walk of a lifetime, taking in breathtaking heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery along the way, from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset.
Is Cornwall good for walking?
From wooded valleys and rolling farmland to rugged coastal cliffs and pretty fishing villages, Cornwall’s countryside offers a wealth of opportunity to get outdoors. Explore this magical county on foot with our favourite Cornish walks.
Can you walk from Looe to Polperro?
This is a popular walk between these two Cornish coastal villages. It follows the South West Coast Path for just over 5 miles with stunning views all the way. The walk starts in East Looe near the tourist information centre.
What is the salt path walk?
The Salt Path depicts the breath-taking landscape of Cornwall beautifully. Walking the South West Coast Path, you too can follow Raynor and Moth’s footsteps and experience a little of what they felt. Raynor and Moth now live in Cornwall.
Can you walk the Jurassic Coast?
The 95 miles from Old Harry Rocks to Exmouth make up part of the South West Coast Path National Trail, and there are hundreds of miles of connecting footpaths and bridleways, giving a huge variety of possible circular walks, wherever you are on the coast.
How far can you walk in a day?
Estimate Your Walking Distance While your body is made for walking, the distance you can achieve at an average walking pace of 3.1 miles per hour depends on whether you have trained for it or not. A trained walker can walk a 26.2-mile marathon in eight hours or less, or walk 20 to 30 miles in a day.
Where do Sarah and Andrew from Cornish walking trails live?
Cornwall
We have been married for over 25 years, and now that our children are grown up, we have more time and freedom to explore the lovely County that we live in. We have both lived in Cornwall all our lives and never lived anywhere else.
Is Polperro worth visiting?
Polperro. Undoubtedly one of Cornwall’s prettiest places, Polperro sits in a ravine and gets super-busy in the high season. However, this town is so charming it’s worth a visit any time of year.