15 Short Walks In Cornwall - Newquay & The North Coast

Discover 15 of the best short walks around Newquay and the North Coast. 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, busy trails 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 particularly muddy after rain, but worth donning wellies.

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 Newquay and the North Coast? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 3 and 9.6km, all under three hours), including Polly Joke, Watergate Bay, Trevose Head, Padstow, Port Isaac, Camelford and Boscastle.

Why choose this guidebook?

• Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
• Short climbs but no challenging terrain
• Numbered points which tie OS maps to clear route description
• Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
• Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk