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Maps of Cornwall :

The Ordnance Survey publishes the Explorer series of maps which are ideal for walkers. Scale 1 : 25 000 2.5 inches to 1 mile/ 4cm to 1km. Available in local bookshops or click on the links below to order online.

Those covering Cornwall:

• 102 Land's End, Penzance and St Ives
  
  
• 103 The Lizard, Falmouth and Helston
  
  
• 104 Redruth and St Agnes
  
  
• 105 Falmouth and Mevagissey
  
  
• 106 Newquay and Padstow
  
  
• 107 St.Austell and Liskeard
  
  
• 108 Lower Tamar Valley and Plymouth
  
  
• 109 Bodmin Moor
  
  
• 111 Bude, Boscastle and Tintagel
  
  
• 112 Launceston and Holsworthy. Roadford Lake
  
  
• 126 Clovelly and Hartland
  
  

Map of Isles of Scilly:

Hiking and Walking in Cornwall

Cornwall is a paradise for the hiker or casual walker. In addition to its wealth of beautiful inland walks, Cornwall has 228miles/ 431kms of coastal footpath stretching from Marsland Mouth on the North Cornish Coast to the Hamoaze and Plymouth Sound on the South coast.

Whether you enjoy walking through picturesque tree lined riverside valleys or on rugged rocky clifftops, Cornwall is the ideal walking location for you.

South Coast

For long distance hikers and walkers there is plenty of accommodation including hostels and camping sites available en route and for those of you who prefer less strenuous walking there are hundreds of short and circular walks to inspire you, giving you a taste of the beauty and uniqueness of Cornwall.

The Coast Path - South Coast

There are a number of long distance walking trails in the interior of
Cornwall some of which cross from the North to the South coast.  The Saints Way, in Cornish Forth an Syns, is one of these.  The 38 mile path retraces the footsteps of the missionaries from the Dark Ages as they crossed Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey.  The trail can be walked in short stretches from parish to parish for casual walkers or for seasoned hikers as a long distance walk.
 

The Camel Trail is another route popular with both walkers and
cyclists.  This stretches from Padstow on the north Cornish coast,
following the magnificent River Camel towards its moorland origins at
Poleys Bridge on Bodmin Moor.
 

Tehidy Country Park offers a range of walking trails with something suitable most abilities. A number of areas within the park are level and have access for wheelchair users. Tehidy Country Park is a free admission country park accessed from either the Camborne Redruth Area or from the North Cliffs between Gwithian and Portreath.

The Forestry Commission has a number of properties within Cornwall which have walking trails. These include Idless Woods, comprising of Bishop's Wood, Lady's Wood and St Clement Woods; Deerpark Forest at Herodsfoot; and Cardinham Woods, which have four walking trails within them, Wheal Glynn Walk, Lidcutt Valley Walk, Callywith Wood Walk and Lady Vale Walk.

Many towns and villages produce walking guides for their individual
areas.  One such guide is that published by Dorothy Gill-Carey of St
Agnes which is reproduced here with her permission.  It shows a number of fine walks in the beautiful parish of St Agnes.  Please click here to view the map and walks (available soon).

Books:

Hiking and Walking

Around Cornwall

Pub Walks along the Cornwall Coast Path by E Smith

Pub Walks in Cornwall by D Hancock

Short Walks from Cornish Pubs by E Smith

A View from Carn Galver by Bob Acton

Around the River Fowey by Bob Acton

Classic walks Cornwall

50 walks in Cornwall

Many of Cornwall's towns and villages produce their own walking trails. For more information enquire at local Tourist Information Offices.

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