Top Things to do in Cornwall
What to do and see in Cornwall, England: The Best Historic Walking Areas
Cornwall is the extreme southwestern peninsula of England. It has the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain and it is one of the sunniest areas in the UK. With picturesque villages, Celtic ruins, light blue waters, gardens and parks and unique architecture it certainly is among the most scenic areas of England. Home of many events and festivals and the land of Cornish pasty, it is definitely worth visiting.
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1. Sancreed to Carn Euny
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A countryside walk to the Celtic church and Holy Well at Sancreed and the Iron Age village of Carn Euny where a well-preserved underground chamber known as a fogou has puzzled archaelogists for centuries. 5 miles. Steepness: moderate.
Reviewed By traveller0908 - Penzance, United Kingdom
Fantastic circular walk from the Beacon via Carn Euny. It was quite muddy but didn’t stop us. Got done great pics too in this sunny January day
2. Castle-an-dinas and Menalhyl Valley Circular Walk
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A mostly circular walk through the Castle-an-dinas Iron Age hillfort with 360 degree views across Cornwall, then into the valley to the River Menalhyl, followed by wooded paths lined with primroses, bluebells and wild garlic, and lanes with vibrant wildflowers.
3. Gwithian and Upton Towans Circular Walk
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A circular walk around the nature reserve in the sand dunes that was once the National Explosives Works. The blast enclosures of many of the buildings can still be seen, remnants of some of the factories and reservoir structures on the top of some of the dunes. 2.4 miles. Steepness: easy-moderate.
4. Chapel Porth to St Agnes Circular Walk
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
A circular walk along the coast between the golden sandy beaches of Chapel Porth and Trevaunance Cove at St Agnes via the iconic engine houses of Wheal Coates, perched above the breakers. 6.1 miles. Steepness: moderate.
5. Zennor Head
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
This scenic spot is located on the wild north coast of the Land’s End Peninsula, marked by spectacular sea cliffs of Zennor Head.
Reviewed By stevecF7211YJ - Bath, United Kingdom
Having endured the coastal path walk from St. Ives to Zennor, the finish at Zennor Head is always welcome, with a lovely pub, The Tinners Arms only a short walk away.
6. Bodmin Moor
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
This wild and craggy moor offers many historic attractions including prehistoric granite "sculptures" and the supposed final resting place for King Arthurs legendary sword Excalibur.
Reviewed By R0bbie78 - Wickford, United Kingdom
Parked up near Minions and walked across the moor to the Hurlers Stone Circles. Fabulous views for miles around. There are 3 stone circles 2 of which have been re furbished and once again left you wondering what use our ancestors put them to.
7. Saltash Heritage Trail
8. Tregeseal East Stone Circle
9. Harbour, Port Isaac, Cornwall
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4.5 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By neilforshaw9 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit, lovely little place, all the sites from Doc Martin TV series, fishmonger well worth a visit as was the gift shop, only bad point was the 20p charge for each toilet, best to park at large carpark at top of hill, not too bad walking down but a bit of a hike getting back up.
10. Boscastle Harbour
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4.5 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By 92stem - Burnham, United Kingdom
I've been visiting Boscastle for a number of years and recommend it for a pleasant walk. There is a large car park at the top of the village from where you can follow the stream which runs through the village to the harbour. Keep to the left for the main harbour wall from where you can also climb the rock steps for a better view out to sea. Keep to the right for the coastal path offering great views of the harbour. A great half day excursion !
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