Walks in Cornwall
Roche Rock, Cornwall: what to see and do
Delve into the history and folklore of an astonishing ruined chapel in the ‘Cornish Alps’ on a walk to Roche Rock, Cornwall
Portscatho walk, Cornwall
A gentle coastal walk along the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall from Portscatho to beautiful Town Beach.
Hurlers Stone Circles walk, Cornwall
Discover a host of Neolithic and Bronze Age artefacts – including the incredible Hurlers Stone Circles – on this 4.2-mile walk across Bodmin Moor in Cornwall
7 fantastic National Trust walks in Cornwall
Heading to Cornwall? We reveal seven fabulous short National Trust walks to add to your holiday wish list.
Best 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.
Walk: St Michael’s Mount, 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.
Walk: St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly
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.
Walk: Zennor Head, Cornwall
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.
Walk: Cadgwith to Lizard Point, Cornwall
Explore mainland Britain’s southernmost fishing village, from its pilchard-fishing origins and boat-strewn beach to its 300-year-old inn
Walk: Mount Edgcumbe and Rame Head, Cornwall
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
Walk: Perranporth and Cligga Head, Cornwall
Investigate a World Heritage Site that combines rugged cliffs and surprising industrial treasures on a seven-mile walk along the Cornish coast.
Walk: St Mawes to St Just in Roseland, Cornwall
Experience history and wildlife with a summer walk on the Roseland Peninsula on the Cornish coast
Walk: Trebarwith Strand to Port Isaac, Cornwall
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
Walk: The Loe, Cornwall
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
Walk: Pentire Head, North Cornwall
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.
Walk: Portreath to Devoran, Cornwall
Walk or cycle along a former mineral tramway, a trail that links Cornwall’s north and south coasts