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15 Short Walks in Cornwall - Newquay and the North Coast

ISBN

9781786312471

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Published

1 Jul 2025

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First

Pages

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm

Weight

120g

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Discover 15 of the best short walks around Newquay and the North Coast. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Seasons

This book can be enjoyed all year round, busy trails in July are often deserted in November, but several walks run along cliff tops and require particular care in strong winds. Some routes can be particularly muddy after rain, but worth donning wellies.

Centres

Newquay, Padstow, Port Isaac, Tintagel, Boscastle, Camelford and Bude

Difficulty

Cornwall is a rural county with most footpaths rough and occasionally muddy. As a county of innovators and engineers many gates and stiles are creative and may require a clamber. Expect some ascent on most of the walks.

Must See

Lively surf towns, quaint fishing villages and towering cliffs. Miles of golden sand and irresistible secluded coves. Centuries-old pubs providing cosy sanctuary against coastal storms. Relaxed woodland walks along quiet muddy creeks. Arthurian legend, magic and myth

ISBN

9781786312471

Availability

Published

1 Jul 2025

Edition

First

Pages

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm

Weight

120g

Delivery & Returns

Overview

Would you like to explore the best of Newquay and the North Coast? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 3 and 9.6km, all under three hours), including Polly Joke, Watergate Bay, Trevose Head, Padstow, Port Isaac, Camelford and Boscastle.

Why choose this guidebook?

Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
Short climbs but no challenging terrain
Numbered points which tie OS maps to clear route description
Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

Table of Contents

Location of walks

Map key

Using this guide

Route summary table

Introduction

Walking in Newquay and the North Coast

Things to see

Travel

Where to stay

The walks

Walk 1 West Pentire and Polly Joke

Walk 2 Newquay

Walk 3 Watergate Bay to Newquay

Walk 4 Mawgan Porth to St Mawgan

Walk 5 Park Head and Pentire Steps

Walk 6 Trevose Head

Walk 7 Padstow and Prideaux Place

Walk 8 Little Petherick Creek

Walk 9 Rock and Polzeath

Walk 10 Pentire Point and The Rumps

Walk 11 Port Isaac

Walk 12 Camelford

Walk 13 Tintagel

Walk 14 Boscastle

Walk 15 Bude Canal and Coast

Useful information

Updates

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By Phil Turner

Phil Turner lives in the Falmouth area and when not exploring the paths of Cornwall works as an emergency medical technician and Mountain Leader. When this work takes him further afield he soon finds himself longing for the salty air (and pasties) of Cornwall. An active member of West Cornwall Search and Rescue team, Phil spends many wet and windy evenings training the next generation of team members how to use a map and compass.

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