Walking in Cornwall - Cornish CountrysideWalks

Take a walk on Cornwall's wild side

When it comes to enjoying the beauty of cornwall, nothing beats exploring it on foot. The county is rich with scenic walks and they can be accessed from the superb accommodation provided by our Cornish Farm Holidays. Our high-quality bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation will be the perfect way to start each day, whatever you chose to do. Cornish Farm Holidays offer the best in farmhouse and country cottage accommodation, to make your dream holiday.

Almost an island

Cornwall is renowned for its coastal footpaths, making it possible to walk almost the complete perimeter of this long county.  Whatever the time of year the coast paths make great walking, giving you the most amazing views of this breathtaking coastline and stunning blue-green sea. Part of the beauty of the paths is the flowers that grow among them: bright daffodils in spring, violets and bluebells in May and early June, thrift and sea campion in the summer.  As well as looking out to sea for dolphins, seals and basking sharks, look at your feet - that quick rustling is probably a lizard nipping into the undergrowth or under a rock.

Explore beauty and a fascinating past

There are also scores of inland paths, which is why Cornwall really is a walkers' paradise. Here you can explore its diverse landscape and its ancient and industrial past. As well as many footpaths, there are wider pathways that take you along disused railways - now preserved as peaceful walks and cycle routes.  The most well known of these is probably the Camel Trail, a disused railway that extends for 17 miles along the glorious valley of the river Camel. Many trails and paths criss-cross Cornwall, taking you through stunning countryside and past the remains of mining and industry that once thrived here.

Experience the wide open spaces

When the mauve heather blooms against bright yellow gorse flowers, Cornish moorland is a stunning sight, and areas like this can be found both inland and on the coast. Of the many moorland areas, Bodmin Moor is the largest. In this wild and rugged expanse, extraordinary stone formations created by the elements stand against the skyline, and panoramic views give you the perfect feeling of space and light. Extraordinary rock piles - such as The Cheesewring - standing stones, lakes and the waterfalls at Golitha make this a truly fascinating place to explore.

In touch with the distant past

Walking is the best way to get in touch with Cornwall's deep, and often mysterious, past with the myriad standing stones, fougous (underground chambers) and hut circles that can be found in many parts of the country.

Country estates

If you like to combine walking with colourful gardens and the history of landed estates, you will find a number of country houses with extensive grounds for exploring. Landhydrock, Cotehele and Mount Edgcumbe Park are just a few, and there are also many gardens open to the public (see our Gardens page).