Cornwall | Routes, Landscapes & Self-Guided Journeys

Coastlines, Moorland, Mining Landscapes, and Historic Routes

From the cliffs and beaches of the Atlantic coast to the uplands of Bodmin Moor and the sheltered coves of the south coast, Cornwall contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by the sea, geology, and centuries of history. Trails such as the South West Coast Path, Saints' Way, and Cornish sections of the West Kernow Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Cornwall National Landscape, Bodmin Moor National Landscape, The Lizard National Landscape, and Tamar Valley National Landscape showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through coastal landscapes, moorland, woodland, river valleys, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of Cornwall for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.

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Trails

South West Coast Path (Cornwall Section)

Atlantic coastal trail along Cornwall’s western and southern edges, following high cliffs, surf beaches, fishing villages, and exposed headlands between Bude and Plymouth. A demanding route shaped by tide, weather, and sea.

Saints’ Way

Historic coast-to-coast route between Padstow and Fowey, linking farmland, woodland valleys, ancient pilgrimage paths, estuaries, and the landscapes of central Cornwall.