Cornwall

The ancient county of Cornwall, blessed with a mild climate, spectacular craggy cliffs, beautiful coves, creeks and rolling moorland, is justifiably one of our favourite holiday destinations. The exceptionally mild south coast has sub tropical vegetation in places, whereas the north coast is exposed to the bracing Atlantic winds, making it popular for surfing. The small fishing villages are a delight, often nestled in steep combes and once the haunt of pirates.

Cornwall has much to offer the walker, in particular the South West Peninsular National Trail which follows the entire coastline. Inland too, the gentler landscape is worth exploring, in particular moorland walks to ancient sites such as Lanyon Quoit burial chamber; and you could always try and spot the wild beast of Bodmin Moor.

Long Distance Paths Traversing Cornwall
South West Penninsular National Trail
Celtic Way
Two Castles Trail

	Guide Books: [For further information or to purchase]
	100 Walks in Devon and Cornwall compiled by: P. L. O'Shea and B. M. O'Shea. An omnibus of local walks covering the whole of Devon and Cornwall. The book is ideal as a valuable reference book for residents and, of course, equally valuable for visitors to the region. The wide choice of routes are spread fairly equally across both counties, with 58 walks in Devon and 42 in Cornwall. If you are on a touring holiday this guide is a good choice because of its comprehensive coverage of the region. The walks vary in length from 2 to 12 miles, the majority being in the 4/6 mile range. In addition to the route descriptions, details are given of points of interest along the way, places to eat and drink and where to park the car. Sketch maps and route descriptions are on facing pages.
	Discovery Walks in Cornwall by: Alexandra Pratt. Ever wondered what lies beyond the coastal path? Tired of the usual attractions? This book follows those less frequented paths and byways through ancient landscapes to Cornwall's most secret places. From mysterious stone circles to lost villages and Dark Age castles, Discovery Walks in Cornwall offers visitors and residents some of the best walking in this beautiful and magical land. There are 28 walks to choose from and all are circular, accompanied by sketch maps and photographs. Visitors to Cornwall will be delighted to discover so many walks away from the busy coastal path and even local walkers, perhaps frustrated by footpath problems, will find this book to be an invaluable source of new walking routes.
	Walking in Cornwall by John Earle. This guide takes you to many of Cornwall's historic and facinating places, adding to the information about the walks, with the legends and folklore that are an important part of cornish life and culture. Some walks start on the coast before wandering inland. Locations visited include: Treen, Porthcurno, Lamorna, Chun Castle, Lanyon Quoit, Zennor, Guval downs, Chapel Porth, Carn Brea, Redruth, Lizard Point, Kynance Cove, Gweek, Helford, Frenchman's Creek, Manaccan, Mylor Bridge, St. Mawes, West Pentire, Carmears Wood, Castle Dore, Rostormel Castle, Tintagel, Camelford, Boscastle, Morwenstow, Brown Willy, Golitha Falls, Kilmar Tor, Kingsand, Gunnislake, The River Tamar.
	Cornwall Walks Pathfinder Guide by: John Brooks. With 28 routes accompanied by detailed 1:25,000 scale Explorer maps from Ordnance Survey and specially commissioned photographs. The walk locations are: Lerryn and St Winnow; The Nine Maidens and Lanyon Quoit; West Pentyre, the Kelseys and Holywell Bay; Mylor, Restronguet Creek and the Pandora Inn; Polruan and Lanteglos; Prussia Cove and Cudden Point; Porthcurno, Porthgwarra and St Levan's church; Efford Down and the Bude Canal; St Anthony Head and St Mawes harbour; Stepper Point from Trevone; Falmouth Bay and the Helford River; Helford, Little Dennis and Manaccan; Morwenstow and Marsland Mouth; Land's End and Nanjizal from Sennen; Mount Edgcumbe, the Sound and Cawsand; Looe, Kilminorth Wood and Talland Bay; St Agnes; Polkerris, Readymoney Cove and Gribbin Head; Little Petherick Creek, Dennis Hill and the Camel Trail; Portloe and Veryan; Chun Quoit, Pendeen Watch and Botallack; Dizzard Point, St Gennys and Millook Water; Lizard Point, Kynance Cove and Cadgwith; Zennor to St Ives by The Tinner's Way; Trebarwith and Delabole; Lamorna, St Loy's and The Merry Maidens; Tintagel, Boscastle and St Neetan's Glen; The Dodman, Gorran Haven and Portmellon.
	Cornwall - Short Walks by Sue Viccars. One of the Jarrold Short Walks series for all the family. These lovely little guides are the ideal companion for short walks that can be enjoyed by all. Features include clear and easy to follow instructions and detailed Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping with the route clearly highlighted. There are twenty routes to choose from. Walk locations are: Cotehele; Lanhydrock and the River Fowey; Launceston; St. Agnes; St. Catherine's Castle; St. Ives; Tintagel; Trelissick; Coverack; Geevor and Levant; Lizard to Church Cove; Monwenstow; Mount Edgcumbe; Porthcurno and Treen; St. Anthony-in-Meneague; Veryan and Pottloe; Lamorna and Mousehole; Port Quin to Port Isaac; St. Anthony Head; Trevone to Stepper Point.
	Pub Walks in Cornwall by David Hancock. These circular walks vary from easy to more challenging and are described in detail each with its own accompanying sketch map. There are lots of coastal walks including one from Boscastle, a spectacular cliff walk from Cadgwith cove, a short scenic walk incorporating the evocative Frenchman's Creek, an easy walk from St. Mawes along the Fal estuary and an invigorating ramble to explore Tintagel and the legendary King Arthur's Castle. There are walks from Mousehole, Padstow and Perranuthnoe with views of St. Michael's Mount, a walk from Polperro, and a walk from Sennen Cove around Land's End. Most are well off the beaten track, where it is still possible to find peace and tranquility near villages such as Metherell, Lerryn, Crows Nest, Golant and Manaccan to name but a few.
	Pub Walks in South West Cornwall by: Tricia and David Rowe. The 25 circular walks vary in length from 2 to 8 miles (some of the longer ones have short cuts). From wild moorland near Cripplesease and Godolphin Cross; gentle farmland at Mawnan Smith and Penelewey; panoramic seascapes close to Sennen and the Lizard; rugged cliffs at St Just and Prussia Cove; to wonderful sandy beaches at Carbis Bay and Holywell Bay. The walk locations are: Sennen; Churchtown; St Just; Treen; Lamorna; Ludgvan; Cripplesease; Trevarrack, Lelant; St Erith; Marazion; Rosudgeon; Godolphin Cross; Gweek; Gunwalloe; The Lizard; Stithians; Piece; Portreath; St Agnes; Scorrier; Mawnan Smith; Helford; St Keverne; Mylor Bridge; Penelewey; Holywell Bay.
	Walking in the Isles of Scilly by: Paddy Dillon. Basking in sunshine, rising green and pleasant from the blue Atlantic Ocean,fringed by rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, the Isles of Scilly are a joy to explore. The islands may be small in extent, but the eye is deceived and readily imagines vast panoramas and awesome seascapes. Sea views take in jagged rocks that have ripped many a keel and wrecked many a ship. The islands are clothed in colourful flowers, both cultivated and wild, and attract a rich bird life, including native breeding species and seasonal migrants. The Isles reveal their secrets and charms to those who walk the headlands, and take time to observe the sights, sounds and scents of the landscape. While the walks in this guidebook could be completed in as little as a week, a fortnight would allow a much more leisurely appreciation of the islands.