Coastal walks and countryside

West Cornwall is without a doubt one of the best walking locations in Britain.

Its numerous footpaths, bridleways, byways and green lanes can take you through a wide range of landscapes, from sandy beaches and rocky coves to rugged heathland.

Below are some of our favourite walks; we hope you enjoy them as much as we do. We have also noted good places to sit and recharge your batteries.

• St Ives to Zennor coastal path

An invigorating walk along the wild and windswept cliffs between the romantic, rocky shoreline and the stone-walled patchwork fields of a traditional landscape, which has been farmed in this way for 5000 years. Mine chimneys and engine houses are dotted among the granite outcrops, and the coastal heathland is home to many rare species of plants, birds and animals.”

 A challenging 4/5 hours walk passing by the Tinners Arms along the way

• Get the train to Lelant Saltings and walk the coastal path back to St Ives

This route will guide you along the tops of the beaches around part of St Ives bay. The scenery is incredible

• Penhalwyn Trekking Centre

Halstown,

St Ives,

TR26 3NA

01736 796461

• Old Mill Stables

Lelant Downs,

St Ives,

TR27 6LN

01736 753045

There are two golf courses within easy reach of St Ives, but choice of over 35 throughout Cornwall.

• Tregenna Castle is located on the main road leaving St Ives. The yardage is 3549, par 60 and is set in the magnificent grounds of the castle.

www.tregenna-castle.co.uk/golf

(01736) 797381

• The West Cornwall Golf Club is located in Lelant. The yardage is 5585, par 69. It is the oldest club in Cornwall, with superb views overlooking St Ives Bay.

www.westcornwallgolfclub.co.uk

01736 753177