South West Coast Path Walking Holidays

In spring and summer, the Cornwall Coast Path is decorated with plants not seen elsewhere in Britain. See Cornish history on the South West Coast Path from early Celtic periods to 19th century tin mining; up close, on foot and at your own pace with walking holidays in Cornwall.

From the cliffs, and where the walk stoops to meet the shore, the clear waters of the coast are known for harbouring a thriving sea-life population; shark, dolphin and orca sightings are all the more likely with walking holidays in Cornwall.

England is world renowned for its impressive gardens and some of the nations best are found in Cornwall, including the tropical gardens of Trelissick, Glendurgan as well as The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the renowned Eden Project. Green fingered walkers may want to consider taking an extra day out to visit the gardens from the South West Coast walk.

The path can be challenging to navigate in certain sections - but if timed right with weather conditions - can certainly be a memorable and compelling journey despite the fluctuating levels of terrain. The path towards Pendeen has numerous ascents/descents, but with the path towards Land's End you have some of the best South West cliff scenery and easier walking, giving way to promenades towards Penzance.

The route shifts to narrow cliff paths as you enter Porthleven, past Lizard point, where the route then carves inland toward Porthallow. Check tide times before crossing Gillian Creek, or catch a ferry across Helford River. Two ferry journeys lead out of Falmouth, with fairly easy walking past Place. The path out of Mevagissey is more formidable, until the path turns inland to meet Charlestown, with more harsh terrain walking around Gribbin Point. From there the path is easily followed to Looe.