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Cornwall National Landscape

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Clifftops, hidden coves, and routes around England's far south-west

Rugged headlands, sandy beaches, ancient mining landscapes, and sheltered estuaries create a coastline shaped by the Atlantic Ocean and centuries of maritime history. Covering much of Cornwall's coastline, the Cornwall National Landscape protects some of England's most distinctive coastal scenery, where dramatic cliffs, fishing villages, and open moorland meet the sea.

Long-distance trails such as the South West Coast Path and Saints' Way pass through the landscape, linking places including Bude, Padstow, St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Fowey, and Looe. Coastal footpaths, estuary routes, ancient tracks, and countryside trails reveal changing views across surf beaches, harbour towns, mining heritage sites, and remote stretches of coastline, creating journeys closely connected to Cornwall's unique character.

Whether following the coastline, crossing the county on historic inland routes, or exploring coves and fishing villages, Cornwall rewards time spent on foot. Atlantic scenery, maritime heritage, and an ever-changing shoreline make it one of England's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.

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Trails

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.

The South West Coast Path

Walk the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Poole Harbour, linking cliffs, beaches, harbours, and protected coastal landscapes on a 630-mile self-guided travel route.

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.