Walking Holidays in Cornwall

With its dramatic coastline and sheltered bays, beaches and moorland, cultural attractions and amazing food, Cornwall is justifiably one of the most popular holiday destinations in Britain. It is a wonderful area for walking, whether you are looking for coastal or countryside walks, leisurely or more demanding paths.

The South West Peninsular Coastal Path is a trail of more than 600 miles, from Poole to Minehead, of which almost half is in Cornwall. This walk explores the Cornish coast on either side of Lizard Head, Cornwall’s wild and imposing outpost and the southern tip of Britain. The route covers five areas of outstanding natural beauty, two world heritage sites and a national park.

Another famous route with one end in Cornwall is the John O’Groats to Land’s End walk, a celebrated trail which at over a thousand miles and the length of Britain is an ambition of many walkers – and cyclists. And water sports such as surfing and sailing are also very popular in Cornwall.

This county has a rich history with towns and villages dating back hundreds of years. Legends of shipwrecks and smuggling come to mind as you walk through narrow winding streets down to one of the many harbours.

With its amazing quality of light, Cornwall has long been a natural inspiration to artists and is now home to Tate St Ives as well as many other art galleries. Theatre lovers can enjoy a visit to the outdoor Minack Theatre. Another delight of Cornwall is a visit to St Michael’s Mount on its own island. And with first class food and places to stay it is hard to beat Cornwall.