Cornwall winter walks

Dramatic coastal scenes truly come to life in the winter months, as the wind and waves crash against the rocks. There are miles of beaches and coastal paths that stretch across this ancient landscape.

Friendly cattle grazing coastal fields, Cape Cornwall — Highland cattle grazing the Cape Cornwall coastline

Cape Cornwall Cornwall

St Just Coastal walk

Learn more about the industrial heritage of this part of Cornwall on a stunning walk across coastal heathland.

Discover the history of mining around St Just

Botallack Cornwall

Out and about at Botallack

Explore Botallack's wild coast. Visit the iconic chimneys and Crowns before taking a break in the Count House Workshop Café.

Botallack in winter

Godrevy Cornwall

Godrevy to Hell’s Mouth coastal walk

See glorious ocean views, spot wildlife and learn fascinating local history on this route around Godrevy headland to the dramatic Hell's Mouth and back again.

Take an exhilarating cliff-top walk

A family enjoys the trees illuminated for Christmas — Gather the family to see the illuminations this Christmas

Illuminated garden

Bobble hat at the ready, the garden is all aglow at Saltram this Christmas.

Enchanted Saltram

A walker with her dog at Trevose Head, Cornwall — Trevose Head, Cornwall

Walking trail

Trevose Head from the bus stop

Trevose Head offers unrivalled coastal views and wildlife. This circular walk starts from the bus stop at Harlyn beach served by First Kernow.

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Boscastle Harbour is one of the few natural inlets in a tortuous stretch of coastline and led to its development as a port serving this remote part of Cornwall — Boscastle Harbour is one of the few natural inlets in the area

Boscastle Cornwall

Boscastle Harbour walk

Spend the a short while walking around this beautiful natural inlet in the heart of north Cornwall by following our harbour trail.

Explore this remote harbour

The view from Hawker's Hut, on the coast near Morwenstow. — The Reverend Hawker would often enjoy this view from his clifftop hut

Sandymouth Cornwall

Morwenstow walk: Reverend Hawker country

Explore our three-mile route starting from the Rectory Tearooms. This circular walk at Morwenstow takes in the coast as well as the Tidna Valley.

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Buckland Abbey Devon

Winter walks

This year, Buckland Abbey will be open until 5 January (excluding 24-26 December), and also on weekends until February half term. Perfect for woodland walks and warming drinks.

Plan your winter visit

A couple walking their dog through the woods at Penrose — Walking in the woods at Penrose

Penrose Cornwall

Walking

Now is a great time to get out and experience the miles of footpaths we have around Penrose. Download our property map and start planning your route or download one of our featured walks.

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Lifeboat station at Polpeor Cove, Lizard Point — The old lifeboat station at Lizard Point

Lizard Point Cornwall

Lizard Point - the most southerly walk

A scenic walk around Britain’s most southerly point and a chance to find rare plants, see Cornish choughs and enjoy a cream tea to finish.

Enjoy a walk along the Cornish coast

Roseland Cornwall

A lighthouse, an old paraffin store and a bird hide

This short circular walk presents dramatic scenery along tree-lined pathways and from clifftop vistas.

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Looking over fields near Lansallos — The walk around Lansallos

Lansallos Cornwall

Lansallos coastal and woodland walk

This coastal trail takes in secluded coves and beaches, as well as the chance to see tracks made by old smugglers.

Take the Lansallos coastal and woodland walk

Godolphin family christmas — wrap up for family walks on the wider estate

Godolphin Cornwall

Winter walk up Godolphin Hill

Wrap up warm for a bracing walk up Godolphin Hill this winter. On a clear day you'll be rewarded with stunning panoramic coast and countryside views. Treat yourself to a hot drink and slice of homemade cake afterwards - a selection of which can be found in the Piggery tea-room

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Trelissick Cornwall

Trelissick's secluded stroll to Roundwood Quay

This walk takes you through the diverse scenery and landscapes of Trelissick's countryside. You'll explore wooded creeks, archaeological sites and a newly planted orchard.

Venture on

Lanhydrock Cornwall

Walking at Lanhydrock

Need inspiration for your next walk? You can take a gentle stroll and long adventurous walk at Lanhydrock. Choose from woodland paths or open countryside for your next wander.

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A black and white image of how Chapel Porth looked in the 1950s — Walk down the valley from Towan Cross to the beach at Chapel Porth

Chapel Porth Cornwall

Chapel Porth to Towan Cross walk

Admire the colourful heathland and spot wildlife on this gentle walk along the Cornish coast.

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Looking towards the shelter on the footpath in Polperro — Start you circular walk from the shelter up above the Netloft

Polperro, Looe and Whitsand Bay Cornwall

Chapel Cliff walk

Look out for caves, the old net loft and the Polperro allotments on this moderately challenging coastal walk in Cornwall. This is a nice extension to your day out in Polperro.