Coast Path Connectors Cornwall
“Hi, I’m Jack. I am lucky enough to have worked with the Cornwall community since 2022 and have loved promoting the benefits of walking and the SWCP to different groups and communities. I have learnt so much about the rich history of the Cornish coastline and been immersed in nature, but what makes it so very special is the people I continue to meet.”
Community organisations we work with:
The below video introduces you to Jack (Community Engagement - Cornwall), Tuesday, one of our volunteers and Jani, a walk participant as they explore around the Coast Path at Hayle. Our sociable walking groups are designed to be as accessible as possible and participants are given detailed information before joining so that they know what to expect and feel confident about coming along.
Join a local walk
Date: Monday 28 April
Location: Hayle
Details: Meeting at Hayle Lido for 1pm, we will be heading out onto the path. These walks are between 3 and 4 miles, and if possible we will stop for at a local cafe on the way.
Date: Tuesday 29 April
Location: Redruth
Details: We will be meeting at Redruth Train Station for 10am, before heading out up to Carn Marth and round to Gwennap Pit. The walk includes great views of the North Coast, plus a visit to the historic Gwennap Pit.
Date: Tuesday 6 May
Location: Wheelchair Ramble, Botallack
Details: Meeting at 11am, at Botallack House Cafe, we will be partnering with the National Trust to ramble around 5 or 6 miles. The ramble will include information on the local history and wildlife from the National Trust team. Wheelchair users must have tramper or similar.
Date: Saturday 10 May
Location: Wandering Women, Falmouth
Details: TBC. Walk around 4 miles in Falmouth and surrounding areas.
Date: Tuesday 13 May
Location: Rolls and Strolls, The Duchy Hotel
Details: A short walk along Falmouth Sea front, meeting at the Duchy Hotel, will include drinks afterwards in the cafe.
Date: Thursday 15 May
Location: Par (Newquay and Bodmin group)
Details: Meeting at Par Station, we will walk through the town and along the coast path to Charlestown. The walk one way is 3 miles. From Charlestown, there are hourly buses back to Par.
Date: Tuesday 20 May
Location: Redruth Open Walk (Penzance)
Details: From Redruth we will catch the train to Penzance, before walking along the coast path to Marazion. Stopping here for a packed lunch and to take in views of the Mount, before heading back. The walk there and back is 6 miles, but along flat pavements for most of the way. There is an option to return by bus.
Date: Wednesday 21 May
Location: Penzance/Hayle Open Walk (St Ives to St Erth)
Details: We will be getting the train to St Ives from Penzance or St Erth Station, before walking back along the coast path to St Erth. This walk is 5 miles and does include a couple of short but steep hills.
Date: Thursday 22 May
Location: Longer Walks - Porthcothan to Newquay
Details: To join you must have attended a previous walk with us. Meeting at Newquay bus station, we will get the bus to Porthcothan, before walking the 11 miles back to Newquay. This walk takes in a number of amazing beaches and places, including Bedruthan Steps, Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay.
This site is updated on a monthly basis, keep an eye out for further walk opportunities.
All participants must book on by completing a Walk Participant Sign Up form prior to joining – this needs to be completed monthly and you can book on for multiple walks at a time. For more information and to book, please contact [email protected].
Accessibility
Each walk has been planned to be appropriate for the walking group and participants’ needs. We will always let participants know where the nearest toilets are, the terrain, steepness, steps on route, and distance. We aim to make our walks as accessible as we can. Please do get in contact if you need further information before the walk, to check that it is suitable for your individual needs.
A Walk Plan for each walk is available and must be reviewed by participants to make sure it is a suitable distance and difficulty for them. For more information, contact Jack Greaves on [email protected].
