This stunning walk will take you along the coastal path around St Agnes Head. En-route you will pass Wheal Coates Engine House and then climb up the Beacon for a panoramic view from St Ives to Newquay.
A walk of just over three and a half miles, brought to you courtesy of iwalkcornwall.co.uk. Park in the village hall car park and head through the Lappa Vally woodland. Check out the website for full directions and other walks in the area.
The woods at Idless are run by the Forestry Commission and are just 2.1 miles from Truro city centre. Perfect for a peaceful, sheltered walk and popular with local wildlife such as deer, otter and badger.
It is best to park in the area around The Great Western Hotel and pick up the coastal path heading north all the way to Watergate Bay. The views of the Atlantic are terrific, backed up by some dramatic high cliffs and sandy beaches. Dogs are allowed on the paths but do take care as the cliffs are high. Beach access is limited for dogs during summer but some do allow them during the winter months. Further details about dog friendly beaches can be found on the Cornwall-beaches.co.uk website and it is recommended that you check this before you set off. Watergate Bay is a two mile stretch of golden sands and you can stop over at Jamie Olivers Fifteen Restaurant before the return leg. This walk is a 6 mile round trip. Take a look at the i.walk.cornwall website for a detailed route and other great scenic walks in the area.
Courtesy of iwalkcornwall, this walk follows the Cornish coastal path past the blowholes of Shag Rock and the mineral lodes of Cligga Head. Rough in places, this walk graded as moderate and is just over five miles. Dogs are allowed on the beach at Perranporth all year round.
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23 July 2024
This stunning walk will take you along the coastal path around St Agnes Head. En-route you will pass Wheal Coates Engine House and then climb up the Beacon for a panoramic view from St Ives to Newquay.
11 October 2023
A walk of just over three and a half miles, brought to you courtesy of iwalkcornwall.co.uk. Park in the village hall car park and head through the Lappa Vally woodland. Check out the website for full directions and other walks in the area.
The woods at Idless are run by the Forestry Commission and are just 2.1 miles from Truro city centre. Perfect for a peaceful, sheltered walk and popular with local wildlife such as deer, otter and badger.
It is best to park in the area around The Great Western Hotel and pick up the coastal path heading north all the way to Watergate Bay. The views of the Atlantic are terrific, backed up by some dramatic high cliffs and sandy beaches. Dogs are allowed on the paths but do take care as the cliffs are high. Beach access is limited for dogs during summer but some do allow them during the winter months. Further details about dog friendly beaches can be found on the Cornwall-beaches.co.uk website and it is recommended that you check this before you set off. Watergate Bay is a two mile stretch of golden sands and you can stop over at Jamie Olivers Fifteen Restaurant before the return leg. This walk is a 6 mile round trip. Take a look at the i.walk.cornwall website for a detailed route and other great scenic walks in the area.
Courtesy of iwalkcornwall, this walk follows the Cornish coastal path past the blowholes of Shag Rock and the mineral lodes of Cligga Head. Rough in places, this walk graded as moderate and is just over five miles. Dogs are allowed on the beach at Perranporth all year round.