The Toughest Walk on the South West Coast Path? Join me for another adventure on the Cornish coast. It’s July, the sun is relentless, and we’re enjoying Britain’s hottest summer since 1976. If you’re too young to remember it, the legendary Summer of ’76 brought melting roads, swarms of ladybirds, vinyl car seats hot enoughContinue reading “St Ives to Pendeen – South West Coast Path”
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Pendeen to Sennen – South West Coast Path
I love this section of the Cornish Coast Path, and today I’m taking you with me. My husband Jamie is playing cricket just a few miles from Pendeen Lighthouse, my starting point for the day, so I’ve packed my backpack with plenty of snacks for the nine-mile walk ahead. While I wouldn’t call myself anContinue reading “Pendeen to Sennen – South West Coast Path”
Porthcothan to Newquay – South West Coast Path
We walked this stunning stretch of coast path in spring, and Cornwall gave us almost everything you’d hope for at that time of year — apart from the freezing Arctic wind. We set off early for this 10-mile (16 km) walk. Although we’d explored parts of the trail before, we’d never walked the full stretchContinue reading “Porthcothan to Newquay – South West Coast Path”
Cornwall’s Coast Path — a 30-day itinerary from Bude to Plymouth
Hello fellow walkers and hikers — I’m Andrea, a travel writer and blogger based in St Agnes in West Cornwall, where I spend much of my time exploring and documenting the magnificent Cornish coastline. If you’ve ever dreamed of walking the Cornwall section of the South West Coast Path, this guide is designed to helpContinue reading “Cornwall’s Coast Path — a 30-day itinerary from Bude to Plymouth”
Helford Passage to Falmouth – South West Coast Path
Discover the best South West Coast Path hikes in Cornwall, from dramatic cliffs to hidden coves and scenic coastal villages perfect for walking adventures
Marazion to Porthleven – South West Coast Path
Before we moved to Cornwall, we met a Cornishman on the coast path. Having shared our plans about moving to Cornwall from our home in Surrey, he said, “Only move after you’ve spent a winter here”. This winter I remembered his words!
Sennen to Lamorna – South West Coast Path
Hello everyone, and welcome to another blog in my series “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path.” This time, you’re in for a real treat as we embark on a scenic walk from Sennen to Lamorna. It’s one of the most breathtaking walks I’ve ever experienced, even though it does present some challenges.
Wild, Lonely and Utterly Addictive: Cornwall in Winter
As all my readers know, I live in Cornwall, the furthest southwest county in England. For any new readers, you’re in for a virtual journey through the magnificence of this wonderful region. Living here allows me to experience the unique beauty of each season. Spring, with its abundance of wildflowers; the splendour of summer, withContinue reading “Wild, Lonely and Utterly Addictive: Cornwall in Winter”
Mullion Cove to Lizard Point – South West Coast Path
If you’d like to hear about rare Cornish choughs, a cuckoo, stunning wildflowers, breathtaking cliffs, daredevil cows, and the UK’s most photographed beach, join me for a walk from Mullion Cove to Lizard Point on a warm late June day.
11 Irresistible Reasons to Walk the Cornish Coastal Path
Looking for a new adventure? Let me share why the Cornish Coast Path is such a fantastic choice, full of vivid, first-hand details from someone who has walked the walk in all seasons, yes, including Winter.