3 Night Cornwall Guided Walking Holiday

Distance: 5 miles (8km)

Ascent: 950 feet (300m)

In summary: A circular walk taking us from St Ives to Knill’s Monument and the promontory of Carrick Gladden, before following the South West Coast Path to Carbis Bay and back into St Ives.

Highlight: There's plenty of time to relax and enjoy the many delights of St Ives. Enjoy wandering through the narrow streets, perhaps visit the Tate Gallery, or take a boat trip to Seal Island.

Distance: 7½ miles (12km)

Ascent: 1,200 feet (360m)

In summary: Head up to Knill’s Monument, then drop down to join the coast near Lelant church. We follow the coastal path back to St Ives, passing through the dunes beside Porthkidney Sands, Carrick Gladden and Carbis Bay.

Highlight: Enjoy glorious views over St Ives Bay from Knill's Monument. Look out for the Baulking House, once used by Cornish pilchard fishermen.

Distance: 10.5 miles (17km)

Ascent: 1,600 feet (485m)

In summary: We head up to Knill’s Monument, over fields to Trencrom Hill then onto Lelant church. We follow the coast path beside the Hayle Estuary and through dunes overlooking Porthkidney Sands and Carbis Bay before arriving back at St Ives.

Highlight: Stunning views from the top of the iron-age hill fort of Trencrom Hill, including the south coast and St Michael’s Mount.

Distance: 5½ miles (9km)

Ascent: 850 feet (260m)

In summary: This walk offers coastal and inland walking, taking in coastal views including Sennen Cove and finishing at Land's End.

Highlight: This route offers views of both north and south coasts.

Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)

Ascent: 1,715ft (525m)

In summary: Starting at St Loy we follow this spectacular section of coastline all the way to Land’s End and enjoy the stunning section on display. There’ll be to see as we pass by Porthcurno, Porthgwarra and Gwennap Head. This is coastal walking at it’s very best!

Highlight: Reaching Land's End at the end of the walk standing on the very tip of Britain.

Distance: 11½ miles (18km)

Ascent: 2,300 feet (700m)

In summary: A longer walk along the coast from Lamorna to Land's End. This is coastal walking at its best; an opportunity to stride out and soak up the sea views.

Highlight: A spectacular coastal adventure filled with fantastic views.

Distance: 5 miles (8km)

Ascent: 950 feet (300m) 

In summary: A circular walk taking us from St Ives to Knill’s Monument and the promontory of Carrick Gladden, before following the coast path to Carbis Bay and back into St Ives.

Highlight: There's plenty of time to relax and enjoy the many delights of St Ives. Enjoy wandering through the narrow streets, exploring the harbour, or relaxing with a mug of hot coffee.

Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)

Ascent: 1,200ft (370m)

In summary: We’ll follow the same route as option two to Carrack Gladden, but then extend our walk further as we head out towards Hayle Estuary and Lelant Church. We’ll follow a longer section of the coastal path back to St Ives, passing through the dunes beside Porthkidney Sands, and Carbis Bay.

What your kids will love: Looking out over the blue-green waters of St Ives Bay, exploring the rolling dunes and racing along expansive sandy beaches. Nature makes the best playgrounds!

Distance: 10 miles (16km)

Ascent: 1,400ft (425m) 

In summary: Head up to Knill’s Monument, then over fields to Lelant via Trencrom Hill. This ancient Iron Age Hill Fort provides the perfect vantage point to soak up the 360-degree panorama views.  Did you know, it’s one of the few places from which you can see both the north and the south coast at the same time? We descend and walk onto Lelant church, then follow the coast path beside the Hayle Estuary and through dunes overlooking Porthkidney Sands and Carbis Bay before arriving back at St Ives.

What your kids will love:  Imagining what it was like to be a Celtic tribesman on the lookout for invading enemies at the top of Trencom Hill.

Distance: 5½ miles (8.5km)

Ascent: 650 feet (200m)

In summary: Walk from the mining village of St Just across the fields and lanes of the Cot Valley, before joining the Coast Path to reach the old fishing village of Sennen Cove. The final section leads us over the granite cliffs to Land’s End. 

Highlight: The cliff-top walk from Sennen Cove to Land's End is particularly impressive, with a real sense of achievement as you reach this iconic spot.

Distance: 9 miles (14km)

Ascent: 1,850 feet (560m)

In summary: Follow the South West Coast Path from the famous Crown Mines at Botallack to Cape Cornwall. Then on past Ballowall Barrow, a Bronze Age burial chamber,  to Sennen Cove and Land’s End. 

Highlight: Discover Cornwall's rich history of tin mining, now recognised as a World Heritage Site. Look out for the abandoned engine houses perched just above the sea at Botallack.

Distance: 10½ miles (16.5km)

Ascent: 2,050 feet (640m)

In summary: Walk from Geevor to Levant Mine and Botallack, with lots of historical interest. We then follow a stunning section of the South West Coast Path, all the way to Land’s End.

Highlight: This is coastal walking at its best; an opportunity to stride out and soak up the sea views. A celebratory pint at Land's End is well deserved after a great day with many ups and downs.

Distance: 5 miles (8km)

Ascent: 950 feet (300m) 

In summary: A circular walk taking us from St Ives to Knill’s Monument and the promontory of Carrick Gladden, before following the coast path to Carbis Bay and back into St Ives.

Highlight: There's plenty of time to relax and enjoy the many delights of St Ives. Enjoy wandering through the narrow streets, exploring the harbour, or relaxing with a mug of hot coffee.

Distance: 7½ miles (12km)

Ascent: 1,200 feet (380m)

In summary: Head up to Knill’s Monument, then drop down to join the coast near Lelant church. We follow the coastal path back to St Ives, passing through the dunes beside Porthkidney Sands, Carrick Gladden and Carbis Bay.

Highlight: Enjoy glorious views over St Ives Bay from Knill's Monument. Look out for the Baulking House, once used by Cornish pilchard fishermen.

Distance: 10 miles (16km)

Ascent: 1,400ft (425m) 

In summary: Head up to Knill’s Monument, then over fields to Lelant via Trencrom Hill. This ancient Iron Age Hill Fort provides the perfect vantage point to soak up the 360-degree panorama views.  Did you know, it’s one of the few places from which you can see both the north and the south coast at the same time? We descend and walk onto Lelant church, then follow the coast path beside the Hayle Estuary and through dunes overlooking Porthkidney Sands and Carbis Bay before arriving back at St Ives.

What your kids will love:  Imagining what it was like to be a Celtic tribesman on the lookout for invading enemies at the top of Trencom Hill.

Distance: 6 miles (9.5km)

Ascent: 800 feet (260m)

In summary: Starting from Higher Kenneggy, we take an undulating coastal path to Marazion, with views of St Michael's Mount.

Highlight: Walk along the Cornish coast and finish in the village Marazion where there will be views of the spectacular island of St Michael's Mount.

Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 1,100 feet (340m) 

In summary: Starting at the beach of Praa Sands on the west side of the Lizard peninsula, we take the undulating Coast Path to Prussia Cove and Perranuthnoe, with stunning views of St Michael’s Mount.

Highlight: St Michael's Mount is in view for much of the day.

Distance: 9 miles (14km)

Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)

In summary: From the mine buildings of Wheal Prosper at Rinsey Head, we join the Coast Path to the mile long beach of Praa Sands, and then on to the historic town of Marazion via Prussia Cove and Perranuthnoe.

Highlight: Enjoy glorious sea views throughout as we walk through the rich flora of the South Cornwall coast.