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Hiking in Cornwall

Cornwall hiking tours follow England's dramatic southwestern tip, where the South West Coast Path traces granite cliffs, sheltered coves and fishing villages all the way to Land's End. Macs Adventure runs it self-guided, at your own pace.

Walk past the tidal causeway to St Michael's Mount, through working harbors like Mousehole and Port Isaac, and along the wild Lizard Peninsula - England's southernmost point. Short breaks and multi-day coastal itineraries are both available.

20+ years of self-guided hiking expertise on England's coast paths - Macs Adventure is a leader in self-guided travel.

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Routes in Cornwall

  • England

    South West Coast Path: St Ives to Penzance | Stage 4

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,900CAD pp
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  • England

    South West Coast Path: Padstow to St Ives | Stage 3

    • Walking
    • 9 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,415CAD pp
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  • England

    South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! to Padstow | Stage 2

    • Walking
    • 9 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,015CAD pp
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  • England

    South West Coast Path: Falmouth to Plymouth | Stage 6

    • Walking
    • 9 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,575CAD pp
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  • England

    Highlights of Cornwall in Comfort

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,310CAD pp
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  • England

    Cornwall: Padstow to St Michael's Mount

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$6,140CAD pp
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  • England

    Discover England: Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast

    • Walking
    • 10 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$4,445CAD pp
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  • England

    South West Coast Path: Penzance to Falmouth | Stage 5

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,270CAD pp
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  • England

    The Full South West Coast Path

    • Walking
    • 57 days
    • Challenging
    from$16,710CAD pp
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Why Cornwall is one of England's best coastal hiking destinations:

  • Part of the South West Coast Path - at 630 miles, England's longest National Trail
  • The tidal causeway to St Michael's Mount is walkable at low tide, reachable by boat at high tide
  • Granite cliff scenery at Land's End and the Lizard Peninsula, England's most southerly point
  • Traditional fishing villages like Mousehole, Port Isaac and St Ives sit right on the trail
  • Luggage transfers included, so coastal ascents and descents stay light on the legs
Porthcurno, Penzance

Cornwall like a local

  • When to go

    April to October. May and June bring wildflowers to the cliff tops and reliably mild weather - July and August are warmest but busiest around St Ives and Padstow.

  • What the trail is actually like

    Genuine coastal walking - narrow cliff-edge paths with repeated short, steep ascents and descents into coves and harbor villages. More strenuous underfoot than the mileage alone suggests.

  • Where you will stay

    Harborside inns, boutique B&Bs and small coastal hotels in villages like Padstow, Mousehole and St Ives - hand-picked for walkers, with luggage transfer included.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Good fitness is recommended. The constant up-and-down of the coast path adds real elevation gain over a day, even on routes that look short on the map.

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