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Amazing beach walk at Holywell and Crantock

A flip-flop friendly walk across stunning sandy beach and towering dunes.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Cubert Common walk

Discover a wealth of wildlife on this easy trail across open grassland.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Cubert wildlife walk, Cornwall

Find plenty of opportunity to spot flora and wildlife in every season on this varied walk along the Cornwall coastline near Newquay.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Hidden surprises at Holywell

For its sheer diversity of landscape this group of National Trust places is hard to beat. Exposed rocky headlands, sandy surfing beaches, enormous dunes, common land, streamside habitats, a tidal estuary, mudflats and a patch of woodland area all found in one relatively small part of North Cornwall only a stone's throw from the popular resort of Newquay.

Surfing at Holywell and Crantock

Head to one of the National Trust recognised surf schools at Holywell and Crantock Beach and get into the water. Surf board hire is also available.

Carnewas at Bedruthan coast walk

This spectacular stretch of the north Cornwall coast offers views of the dramatic cliffs overlooking Bedruthan Steps, contrasted with the sheltered Porth Mear cove.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 4.5 miles (7.2km)

Carnewas at Bedruthan from the bus stop

Carnewas at Bedruthan has a bus stop within a couple of minutes walk. This trail takes in the breathtaking views of the giant rock stacks and further along the coast towards Trevose Head.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 15 mins
• 3.25 miles (5.2km)

Steps to beach closed

Following a major rock fall over the winter the cliff steps leading down to Bedruthan beach are deemed too dangerous to be used. From February 2020 these cliff steps to the beach will be closed until further notice. The South West Coastal Path, clifftops, shop, tea-room and car park remain open for visitors.

Park Head walk

An easy, level walk to the cliff tops at Park Head with views of the towering sea stacks and the picturesque Bedruthan Steps in the foreground.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Porthcothan and beyond

Head up the coast from Carnewas and explore more of the breathtaking scenery this region has to offer.

Booby's Bay walk

This popular stretch of the north Cornish coast offers walkers stunning views across Constantine Bay and onwards to the lighthouse at Trevose Head.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 20 mins
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

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.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 45 mins
• 5.1 miles (8.2km)

St Agnes Head Lookout Loop

A simple coastal stroll, with wide sea views, and an interesting stop off point at the National Coastwatch lookout.

• Moderate
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Things to see and do around St Agnes Head

St Agnes has lots to see and do for everyone, from star gazing on a clear night, to picnics or rambling. Sit quietly for a minute and see how many birds and butterflies you can spot.

Wheal Coates Tin Mining Walk

See why Wheal Coates is one of the Cornish mining sites celebrating the tinth year of UNESCO World Heritage status.

• Moderate
• 30 mins
• 0.75 miles (1.2km)

Look out St Agnes (Carn Gowla) walk

Have a go at this scenic walk which will take you on a historical journey including Mesolithic hunters and Second World War ammunition lookouts.

• Moderate
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

White Rocks to St Agnes Beacon Loop

An easy walk taking in the coastline and St Agnes Beacon.

• Easy
• 2 hours
• 2.75 miles (4.4km)

Chapel Porth to Towan Cross walk

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

• Easy
• 2 hours
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)