15 Short Walks In Cornwall - Falmouth & The Lizard

Discover 15 of the best short walks around Falmouth and the Lizard. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

This book can be enjoyed all year round: trails that are busy in July are often deserted in November, but several walks run along cliff tops and require particular care in strong winds. Some routes can be muddy.

Cornwall is a rural county with most footpaths rough and occasionally muddy. As a county of innovators and engineers, many gates and stiles are creative and may require a clamber. Expect some ascent on most of the walks.

Would you like to explore the best of Falmouth and the Lizard? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 4.5 and 10km, all under three hours), including St Agnes Beacon and Wheal Coates, Truro, Gwennap Pit, St Mawes, Mylor, Frenchman's Creek, Loe Pool, Cadgwith and Lizard Point.

Why choose this guidebook?

• Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
• Short climbs but no challenging terrain
• Numbered points which tie maps to clear route description
• Details of public toilets and refreshments along the route
• Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk