13 of the very best walks in Cornwall

"Hugging Cornwall's rugged shoreline, the South West Coast Path winds past clear-blue coves, golden beaches, and ancient fishing villages, offering some of the best walks in Cornwall - if not the most spectacular walks in the UK. Lacing the edge of the Atlantic, this remarkable coastal trail is one of Cornwall's greatest treasures - a route of extraordinary beauty, continually changed by ocean, sky, and light."

"South West Coast Path walks can whisk you from polished seaside towns dotted with excellent restaurants and galleries into windswept headlands, gorse-lined paths, and rocky climbs. Many sections of the path serve up relaxed coastal strolls, while others offer more challenging climbs rewarded by dramatic cliff-top scenery. Well-marked and easy to follow, much of the route is accessible even to the most novice walker, though everyone should take time to plan a safe walk and stick to the Countryside Code."

"Beyond the coastline, Cornwall reveals distinctive landscapes waiting to be discovered. Inland walks lead through wooded valleys and open moorland, a quiet contrast to the drama of the sea. Beyond magnificent scenery, these walks offer a deeper, elemental sense of Cornwall, a land shaped by sea and sky. And wherever you roam, walking in Cornwall so often leads to unexpected delights: a pint in a smugglers' pub, a cream tea on a hotel terrace, or a pasty fresh from the oven - the special sort of places where core travel memories are made."

The South West Coast Path hugs Cornwall's shoreline, passing clear-blue coves, golden beaches and ancient fishing villages and offering varied coastal scenery that changes with ocean, sky and light. Sections range from relaxed seaside strolls to challenging cliff-top climbs, with well-marked routes that suit novices and experienced walkers alike. Inland trails traverse wooded valleys and open moorland, offering quieter contrasts to coastal drama. Walks often connect to local hospitality, including pubs, hotels and tearooms, where walkers can enjoy a pint, cream tea or a pasty, and find places to eat, drink and stay along routes.

Read at CN Traveller