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Walks and the Coast Path.

Cornwall is one of the great walking destinations in the UK. The South West Coast Path runs all the way around the county, taking in cliffs, coves, fishing villages and ancient sites; inland there are valley walks, river paths, and old mining trails. From Trewena you can be on the coast in ten minutes by car, or walking from the doorstep along quiet country lanes. The posts below cover named walks we've done, plus broader guides to the best of the Coast Path and the Lizard.

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Godrevy Lighthouse on its rocky island off Cornwall's north coast, viewed from the rugged South West Coast Path with waves breaking over dark rocks in the foreground.

Best Walks on Cornwall's South West Coast Path: A Local's Guide

A local's pick of seven spectacular South West Coast Path walks in Cornwall, from Pendeen mining cliffs to the Roseland's Mediterranean serenity.

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Looking out from Pendennis Point in Falmouth on a clear winter day: a preserved WWII concrete gun emplacement and tall aerial mast stand on the open headland, with calm blue water stretching to the horizon, the white lighthouse on St Anthony's Head visible on the far headland to the left, and dry grasses and gorse in the foreground.

A Falmouth Walking Tour: A 4-Mile Itinerary Through Castle, Beaches and 350 Years of Town History

A self-guided four-mile walking itinerary of Falmouth: harbour, Pendennis Castle and headland, Cliff Road, Castle Beach, Gyllyngvase, Princess Pavilion, the High Street and Jacob's Ladder. With the history of the Killigrews, the Packet port and the lighthouse that featured in Fraggle Rock.
Argal Reservoir in Mabe parish on a frosty winter dawn: the still water of the reservoir reflecting the rising sun's golden light, with bare-branched trees and bracken on the far slope, the medieval tower of St Laudus Church visible on the hilltop above the wooded shore, and frosted grass in the foreground.

Mabe, Cornwall: A Local's Guide to the Granite Parish Near Falmouth

Mabe, the granite parish on Falmouth's doorstep: the quarrying history that built Tower Bridge and the Wolf Rock lighthouse, the Cornish hedges, the views over Falmouth Bay, Argal Reservoir, St Laudus Church, the pubs, the Verdant taproom and the parish attractions.
Walkers and a dog on the South West Coast Path with the Lizard headland and lighthouse in the distance, on a sunny day with rocky coves below the path.

The Salt Path in Cornwall: Walking the South West Coast Path

A guide to walking the Cornish South West Coast Path made famous by The Salt Path: routes, logistics, kit and where to break the journey from a Falmouth base.
Lanyon Quoit, a Neolithic dolmen on the Penwith Moors. A massive granite capstone resting on three upright slabs, with green fields and an old mining chimney on the horizon.

Cornwall's Ancient West: Walks, Mysteries and Megaliths in Penwith

Seven of the most evocative prehistoric sites on the Penwith Moors, from Lanyon Quoit and Men-an-Tol to Chysauster's Iron-Age village. With practical access notes for each.
Penrose House on the National Trust's Penrose Estate near Helston, a Georgian stone country house seen across parkland with a magnolia in flower and a large oak in the foreground.

Exploring Penrose Estate: A Scenic Walk from Helston to Porthleven

A 5-mile walk through the Penrose Estate, across Loe Bar, and into Porthleven harbour. Two parking options, a shorter loop, and what to expect along the way.
A hiker walking along a clifftop section of the South West Coast Path on the Lizard Peninsula, with dramatic curving coastline and the Atlantic stretching into the distance.

Hiking the Lizard Peninsula: A Two-Day Coast Path Route

A 30-mile two-day hike around the Lizard Peninsula, from Loe Bar east of Porthleven to Porthallow. Cliffs, coves, England's most southerly point and a stretch of the South West Coast Path that genuinely earns its reputation.
The tranquil waters of Argal Reservoir near Falmouth in Cornwall, with woodland and meadow on the far shore

Argal Lake Walk: A 2-Mile Reservoir Loop Near Falmouth

A peaceful 2-mile circular walk around Argal Reservoir in Mabe Parish, just 15 minutes on foot from Trewena Cottages near Falmouth. Wildlife, woodland, and a quiet alternative to the coast path.
Maenporth beach viewed from the coast path above Gylly, with white surf rolling onto a wide curve of low-tide sand, green cliff-top fields and village houses on the headland beyond.

Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth: A Local's Walk Guide

Falmouth's classic three-beach walk. 5 miles return along the South West Coast Path, taking in Gylly, Swanpool, Stack Point and Maenporth, with elevated bay views throughout.
Durgan, the small National Trust hamlet on the Helford River, viewed from above with granite fishermen's cottages, the small beach, bunting and a wooded valley behind.

The Helford Passage Walk: A Local's Coastal Route Guide

A 3-mile loop from Bosveal car park, down to Durgan on the Helford River, past Glendurgan and Trebah Gardens to the Ferry Boat Inn at Helford Passage. One of Cornwall's quietest classic walks.
A view across the rolling green farmland and Cornish hedges of Mabe Parish on a sunny day, with granite outcrops in the foreground and grazing cattle in the distance.

Walks Near Falmouth and Penryn: From the Doorstep at Trewena

A walker's guide to Mabe Parish: ancient footpaths, granite quarries, Bronze Age heritage and Argal Lake on the country lanes between Falmouth and Penryn.

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