15 Short Walks In Cornwall - Land's End & Penzance

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

This book can be enjoyed all year round, although some routes can be particularly muddy after rain. Trails that are busy in July are often deserted in November. However, several walks run along cliff tops and require particular care in strong winds. The West Penwith moors can be a forbidding environment in poor weather.

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

Would you like to explore the best of Land's End and Penzance? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 2.5 and 8.5km, all under three hours), including St Ives, Mousehole, Penzance, Newlyn, Nine Maidens, Mên-an-Tol, Pendeen Watch, St Michael's Mount, St Just, Gurnard's Head and Botallack Head.

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