Walks in Cornwall

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.

Delve into the history and folklore of an astonishing ruined chapel in the ‘Cornish Alps’ on a walk to Roche Rock, Cornwall

This nine-mile coastal walk begins at Lamorna Cove, winding along the South West Coast Path past the 'prettiest village in England’, the coastal town of Newlyn and bustling Penzance, ending at iconic St Michael’s Mount.

Set sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the tiny St Martin’s, where a six-mile walk around the island culminates at one of Britain’s most picturesque vineyards.

This circular walk heads through farmland and woods before emerging on to the towering granite cliffs of Cornwall's north-west coast – a dramatic section of the South West Coast Path, home to seabirds, wildflowers and Atlantic waves.

Explore mainland Britain’s southernmost fishing village, from its pilchard-fishing origins and boat-strewn beach to its 300-year-old inn

Escape the bustle of Britain’s Ocean City on a centuries-old ferry service to a spring-infused landscape of quiet coves, birdsong, woodland and charming fishing village

Investigate a World Heritage Site that combines rugged cliffs and surprising industrial treasures on a seven-mile walk along the Cornish coast.

Experience history and wildlife with a summer walk on the Roseland Peninsula on the Cornish coast

This section of the Cornish coast path involves a lot of ups and downs – but those who choose to walk it will be rewarded with magnificent sea views, wildlife encounters and pretty villages

Cornwall’s largest natural lake runs deep with history and legend, but it’s the diversity of the trails that trace the banks of The Loe and the richness of its wildlife that make it such a special place

This 3.5-mile circular walk around a Cornish headland has it all – dramatic geology, a wealth of wildlife and a secluded cove with a hidden secret.