Discover more in Cornwall
You can find exotic gardens, ancient houses and mining history encircled by a much-loved coastline.
We look after miles of coast and footpaths for walking around Cornwall. Circular walks taking in the South West Coast Path are popular for good reason – but you’ll be rewarded if you head inland too, with hilltop views and peaceful parkland.
If you fancy a stroll that could start or finish with a hot drink, here are the top places to stretch your legs.
Lanhydrock is home to a wide variety of veteran and ancient trees. This gentle circular walk lets you take in the sweeping views across the woods. Head to the Park Café to warm up with freshly made food and drink.
Wander tree-lined riverside paths, peeping through twisting oak branches to glimpse your destination of Roundwood- home to an Iron Age fort and 18th-century quay. The café is open to welcome you after your wondering adventures.
Enjoy a walk that takes in the spectacular Pentire Point and the Rumps. The circular route starts at the main car park at Pentireglaze where there are toilets and a café (check for opening).
Explore the Cotehele Estate on a circular walk and discover hidden places along the route that are a haven for wildlife. The Edgcumbe Tea-Room and Barn Restaurant will be waiting with a warm welcome after your walks.
This long leisurely out & back walk follows the wild coastline from Gunwalloe to the heaped shingle beach at Loe Bar and through the woodland at Penrose to The Stables cafe, and back again.
This gentle ramble up to the top of Godolphin Hill will reward you with some of the most impressive views over West Cornwall you can find.
Explore the cliffs above Boscastle's medieval harbour before traversing the peaceful woodland and riverside path in the Valency Valley on this wonderful walk
Explore the cliffs above Boscastle's medieval harbour before traversing the peaceful woodland and riverside path in the Valency Valley on this wonderful walk
Enjoy a walk that takes in the spectacular Pentire Point and the Rumps. The circular route starts at the main car park at Pentireglaze where there are toilets and a café (check for opening).
Discover Cornish mining heritage on this beautiful one mile walk around Botallack.
A moderate walk taking in a remarkable stretch of the north Cornwall coast, with views of the dramatic cliffs overlooking the Bedruthan Steps and the sheltered Porth Mear cove.
For a walk steeped in local history that leads you across clifftop pathways with glorious ocean views, try the Godrevy to Hell's Mouth coastal walk.
Explore one of the most picturesque beaches in the UK and enjoy great views out to sea on the Holywell beach walk.
This gentle clifftop walk encompasses breath-taking views of North Cornwall's coast and a visit to Reverend Hawker's famous hut.
Explore the remnants of Wheal Coates's tin mining history, while taking in beautiful views of the Atlantic, on this short circular coastal walk.
Just a mile or so before you reach New Polzeath, there's a sheltered valley where light woodland and scrub lead to a gem of a rocky bay, with sandy coves at low tide.
A circular walk at Pentire headland with an abundance of wild flowers and birds to spot, as well as clifftop views of the Rumps. There are toilets and a café at Pentireglaze, part way along the route.
Choose a clear night to take this short circular walk to the summit of the most south-westerly of the West Penwith hills and soak up the starry beauty of the dark skies.
Follow this 4-mile walk along the South West Coast Path and discover more about the mining industry in this area.
Carnewas at Bedruthan has a bus stop within a couple of minutes walk. This trail takes in the breathtaking views of the giant rock stacks and further along the coast towards Trevose Head.
Trevose Head offers stunning coastal views and the chance to spot a variety of wildlife. This walk will take you there from the bus stop at Harlyn.
Discover a landscape with a rich fishing and smuggling heritage on this circular walk around Lantivet and Lantic bays in Cornwall.
Explore a wooded valley and look out for signs of local history before taking in the far-ranging views at Nare Head on the Nare and back again walk.
Starting from the beautiful Kynance Cove, get close to nature and enjoy dramatic scenery on the Lizard coastal walk,
A strenuous walk high above turquoise seas and white sandy beaches, and through prime fishing and smuggling territory.
A circular walk around the Cornish harbour town of Fowey on this National Trust trail taking in heritage highlights and views across the estuary. It's the perfect place for a stroll with plenty of places to stop for a picnic too.
Explore a 3–mile circular walk at Dodman Point, the highest headland on Cornwall's south coast and see far-reaching views and wildlife from its peak.
Savour special views, Second World War defences and communications history landmarks on this gentle circular walk along the Cornish coast.
Explore the coast and countryside around Rinsey, on this circular 1-mile (1.6km) walk, and see a mix of landscapes, including remains from the area's mining heritage.
This short circular walk presents dramatic scenery along tree-lined pathways and from clifftop vistas.
Take a short walk around the western side of the Lizard Peninsula for stunning coastal scenery and a chance to spot rare plants, birds and other wildlife.
Explore a circular waterside walk from St Just in Roseland church, up St Just Creek and out to Messack Point, with views over Falmouth and the Carrick Roads.
Enjoy this circular walk along the coastal path at Porth, Roseland, passing through farmland and woodland, with long-reaching views and clifftop vistas.
Explore an ancient landscape steeped in mining history on this circular walk around Bosigran, Cornwall, with far-reaching coastal and moorland views.
Explore the rugged Cornish coastline, unkempt wilderness, sea views, coastal ponies and other resident wildlife on this short but demanding circular walk that starts in Seaton, Cornwall.
Discover a mysterious 19th-century boat house, old fishmen's shelters, and origins of St Peter's Chapel on this short but tough walk along the rugged coastline from Polperro, Cornwall.
This short but beautiful jaunt along the Cornwall portion of the South West Coast Path runs along the cliffs overlooking Blackbottle Rock, close to Lantic Bay.
Enjoy a wild ramble through the woods at Penrose, followed by a gentle stroll through the Victorian parkland.
Get to know Lanhydrock's varied parkland on this moderate circular walk, as you explore its paths through woodland, riverside and open pasture – plus the striking Beech Avenue.
This gentle ramble up to the top of Godolphin Hill will reward you with some of the most impressive views over West Cornwall you can find.
Follow this gentle trail down through rocky bluffs to Bossiney Bay, close to Boscastle, Cornwall.
Explore the National Trust's Cotehele Estate on a circular walk and discover hidden places along the route that are a haven for wildlife in Cornwall.
Wander tree-lined riverside paths, peeping through twisting oak branches to glimpse your destination of Roundwood – home to an Iron Age fort and 18th-century quay.
Take a walk up Trencrom Hill, not far from Godolphin, for breath-taking views from the top. It's the ideal hill for a quiet walk with a view.
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You can find exotic gardens, ancient houses and mining history encircled by a much-loved coastline.