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    Cornwall

    Cornwall Walks

    Region in England, United Kingdom

    Consisting of a dramatic landscape made up of rocky, jagged, and mist-covered shores, Cornwall is a fantastic destination to explore an ancient part of Britain that is steeped in natural beauty and cultural history. Well-known for its mild climate and seaside resort towns, much of the region is accessible by foot year-round, making it an ideal place to get off the beaten path on your next great walking excursion.

    Countless day-walks can be found in the region that cater to all skill levels and will take you to interesting historical or cultural sites like Tintagel Castle (said to be the birthplace of the legendary King Arthur) or Land’s End (the southwesternmost part of England). For those walkers that want a taste of the extreme, 531.1 km of the 1,013.9 km long South West Coast Path - the longest national trail in the UK - can be found in Cornwall, offering a physically challenging and strikingly beautiful way to experience the Cornish coast. Whether you are a beginner walker or a seasoned adventurer, you can rest assured that you will find the perfect trail on your next walking journey in Cornwall.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Bude to Crackington Haven

      South West Coast Path: Bude to Crackington Haven

      Moderate
      16.1 km
      511 m
      4.5-6h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Bude to Crackington Haven is a fun and beautifully scenic adventure that will allow you to experience the coastal areas of Cornwall. While out on the trail, you will traverse the rugged coastal landscape and make your way through the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are a few steep climbs along the route; however, these are short lived, making the walk suitable for beginners and casuals that are after a bit of a challenge.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Crackington Haven to Tintagel

      South West Coast Path: Crackington Haven to Tintagel

      Moderate
      20.0 km
      872 m
      6-8.5h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Crackington Haven to Tintagel is a beautifully scenic portion of a much longer trail that will take you around the southwest corner of England. While out on the trail, you will enjoy views of the Cornish coastline, as you meander through the Cornwall AONB on the way to the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. This is a one-way trail, so make sure to have your travel arrangements sorted before heading out on your adventure.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Tintagel to Pentireglaze

      South West Coast Path: Tintagel to Pentireglaze

      Moderate
      20.4 km
      826 m
      6-8.5h

      The South West Coast Path: Tintagel to Pentireglaze is a fantastic seaside adventure in the southwest corner of England that offers beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. While out walking the trail, you will traverse the rugged terrain of the coast and pass by charming villages along the edge of the water that offer the perfect place to sit out and enjoy the views. What a wonderful way to spend a day outdoors!

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Pentireglaze to Padstow

      South West Coast Path: Pentireglaze to Padstow

      Moderate
      11.6 km
      200 m
      2.5-3.5h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Pentireglaze to Padstow is a beautifully scenic adventure along the Cornish coast that is only one small segment of a much longer journey around the southwestern tip of the country. While out on the trail, you will pass through charming seaside villages and enjoy beautiful views across the Atlantic Ocean. Be sure to pre-arrange a pick up at the end of your walk, as this is a one-way trail.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Padstow to Mawgan Porth

      South West Coast Path: Padstow to Mawgan Porth

      Moderate
      27.8 km
      438 m
      6-8.5h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Padstow to Mawgan Porth is a lengthy adventure that will allow you to fully experience the natural beauty of the Cornish coast. While out on the trail, you will explore the various bays, coves, and beaches that can be found within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Make no doubt about it, this is a long and tiring walk that is often split up into two days.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Mawgan Porth to Perranporth

      South West Coast Path: Mawgan Porth to Perranporth

      Moderate
      26.9 km
      416 m
      6-8.5h

      The South West Coast Path: Mawgan to Perranporth is another lengthy stretch of the famous long distance walking route that will take you along the southwestern coast of England. While out on the trail, you will experience beautiful coastal scenery and pass through charming seaside villages and towns that dot the landscape. This route is often split up into two parts; however, it can certainly be done in a single day if you can handle the leg work.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Perranporth to Portreath

      South West Coast Path: Perranporth to Portreath

      Moderate
      19.3 km
      473 m
      4.5-6.5h

      The South West Coast Path: Perranporth to Portreath is a lovely adventure on the Cornish coast that will allow you to experience the beautiful seaside atmosphere here. While out walking the trail, you will meander along the water’s edge, climbing up hillsides and passing through charming villages as you take in the views across the Atlantic Ocean. As this is a one-way trail and the area is poorly served by buses, you will want to arrange a pick up at the end of your walk.

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      Open details for The South West Coast Path: Portreath to St Ives

      The South West Coast Path: Portreath to St Ives

      Moderate
      29.3 km
      603 m
      7-9.5h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Portreath to St Ives is a fantastic adventure along the Cornish coast that may be long, but also offers some amazing views of the seaside. While out walking the trail, you will traverse the coast and make your way along the banks of the River Hayle before finishing off in the charming town of St Ives. Plan ahead and make your travel arrangements for the end of this lengthy one-way trail.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: St Ives to Geevor

      South West Coast Path: St Ives to Geevor

      Moderate
      21.2 km
      727 m
      6-8h

      The South West Coast Path: St Ives to Geevor is a fantastic oceanside adventure that will showcase the true beauty of the Cornish coastal areas. Departing the picturesque seaside town of St Ives, you will make your way along the shore and take in stunning views of secluded beaches and coves from atop dramatic cliffs. This really is an amazing way to experience the coast of England.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Geevor to Land’s End

      South West Coast Path: Geevor to Land’s End

      Moderate
      14.5 km
      454 m
      4-5.5h

      The South West Coast Path: Geevor to Land’s End is a wonderfully scenic walking route along the coast that will allow you to explore the southwest corner of England. While out on the trail, you will enjoy lovely seaside views, walk past historical sites, and experience the rugged beauty of the Cornish coast. This is a one-way trail, so make sure to arrange a pick up or plan out your public transit route from the end point of the walk.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Land’s End to Penzance

      South West Coast Path: Land’s End to Penzance

      Moderate
      25.3 km
      619 m
      6-8.5h

      The South West Coast Path: Land’s End to Penzance is a lengthy, but beautifully scenic adventure that will allow you to experience the rugged terrain and lovely coastal views along England’s southwestern shoreline. While out walking the trail, you will traverse the rugged cliffs along the coast while taking in views of the blue ocean and secluded coves before completing the final leg of the journey into Penzance. This is a fantastic trail that combines the rugged terrain of the coast with urban shoreline walking.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Penzance to Poldhu Cove

      South West Coast Path: Penzance to Poldhu Cove

      Moderate
      29.9 km
      507 m
      6.5-9.5h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Penzance to Poldhu Cove trail is a fun adventure that will allow you to experience the beauty of the landscape along the shores of Mount’s Bay. While out on the trail, you will traverse rocky cliff sides and take in views of sandy beaches, as you tackle the lengthy distance between Penzance and the secluded Poldhu Cove. The trail here isn’t overly difficult, but it is the long overall distance that will make it challenging.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Poldhu Cove to Kuggar

      South West Coast Path: Poldhu Cove to Kuggar

      Moderate
      21.9 km
      621 m
      5.5-8h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Poldhu Cove to Kuggar is a great adventure along the Cornish coast that provides some stunning views across the Atlantic Ocean. While out on the trail, you will traverse the rugged coast along the Lizard Peninsula, making your way through a national nature reserve on the way to the thrall’s end in Kuggar. This is a wonderful route along the picturesque south coast of England.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Kuggar to Helford

      South West Coast Path: Kuggar to Helford

      Moderate
      27.2 km
      555 m
      6.5-9h

      The South West Coast Path: Kuggar to Helford is a scenic trail that will take you along the eastern edge of the Lizard Peninsula to explore the Cornish coastline. While out walking the trail, you will pass through the Lizard National Nature Reserve and a number of charming villages, as you traverse the undulating landscape along the shoreline. Unless you are planning on completing the entire South West Coast Path, you will want to plan out your travel arrangements for the end of this one-way walk.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Helford to St Anthony

      South West Coast Path: Helford to St Anthony

      Moderate
      22.9 km
      293 m
      5-7h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Helford to St Anthony is an exciting adventure along the coast of Cornwall that requires several ferry crossings and offers stunning views of the water. While out on the trail, you will take the ferry across the Helford River and traverse the coastal landscape toward Falmouth, where you will take another ferry to reach St Anthony. This is a fantastic trail, as it offers a good variety of scenery and changes of pace by utilizing the ferry crossings.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: St Anthony to Portloe

      South West Coast Path: St Anthony to Portloe

      Moderate
      20.9 km
      562 m
      5-7.5h

      The South West Coast Path: St Anthony to Portloe is an amazing adventure along the coast of Cornwall that will produce stunning views overlooking the ocean. While out on the trail, you will experience the coastal landscape of southwest England, as you traverse the undulating terrain along the cliffs that overlook the water. The trail may be long, but the beautiful scenery is definitely worth the effort.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Portloe to Mevagissey

      South West Coast Path: Portloe to Mevagissey

      Hard
      19.2 km
      747 m
      5.5-7.5h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Portloe to Mevagissey trail is a challenging portion of this famous long-distance route that will provide beautiful views of the ocean. While out on the trail, you will climb uphill along the rocky cliffs that characterize this part of the coast and traverse several points before completing the final leg into Mevagissey. The elevation gain is more or less spread throughout the entire route, so be prepared for a bit of a leg burn.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Mevagissey to Fowey

      South West Coast Path: Mevagissey to Fowey

      Moderate
      27.5 km
      723 m
      7-9.5h

      Walking the South West Coast Path: Mevagissey to Fowey is a great experience that will allow you to take in the beauty of Cornwall and its coastal areas. While out on the trail, you will traverse the rugged shoreline and climb uphill for breathtaking views that sweep across St Austell Bay. This is a fantastic long distance route if you are looking to explore the Cornish Riviera.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Fowey to Downderry

      South West Coast Path: Fowey to Downderry

      Moderate
      26.7 km
      948 m
      7.5-10.5h

      The South West Coast Path: Fowey to Downderry is a beautifully scenic, but long and challenging walk along the gorgeous coast of Cornwall. While out on the trail, you will climb uphill and traverse the rugged coastal terrain, passing through charming villages as you enjoy stunning views that sweep across the English Channel. This route will take a fair amount of physical fitness to complete in one day; however, the beautiful views and sense of achievement are incomparable.

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      Open details for South West Coast Path: Downderry to Plymouth

      South West Coast Path: Downderry to Plymouth

      Moderate
      31.7 km
      842 m
      8-11h

      The South West Coast Path: Downderry to Plymouth is a long segment of the 1,013.9 km national trail known as the South West Coast Path. While out exploring this portion of the famous walk, you will traverse the rugged coastline and walk along the Rame Head Peninsula before taking a ferry across to the end of the route in Plymouth. This may be a lengthy adventure, but there is no better way to explore the natural beauty of the Cornish coast.

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