Towering cliffs and expansive beaches make the north coast great for walking. Even when the weather makes a long hike lose its temptation, you can tuck yourself into one of the many beach cafes, eat, drink, chat and then offset your indulgence with a blast across the beach. But it is not all coast; the Saints' Way is a 26 mile trail linking Padstow and Fowey on the south coast. There are some excellent classic walks that take in some of the finest north coast scenery.
The Camel Trail
The Camel Trail is a 19 mile route that follows the beautiful Camel River from Padstow, where it joins the sea in a wide estuary, to Poley’s Bridge inland, where it is merely a stream running through woodland.
Crooklets Beach, Bude
Walking from Crooklets Beach in the heart of Bude, north along the coast to Northcott Mouth is a great way to escape and enjoy peace and tranquility.
Port Isaac and Port Gaverne
This walk enables you to explore two idyllic harbourside villages and the lovely wooded countryside between them. Port Isaac has classic Cornish character by the boat load - clusters of tiny whitewashed cottages, narrow twisting lanes and the lovely scent of freshly-caught fish.
Tintagel and the Rocky Valley
Take a peek at the castle ruins in Tintagel before setting out south along the coast path towards Boscastle. The views of the coastline throughout this walk are spectacular. Along the way you’ll come across a ruined village and Bronze Age carvings.
