Walk - Hayle to St Ives
6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Hayle St Ives
Moderate - Moderate
The route from Britain’s oldest swing bridge leads you along roads following the Hayle Estuary. You are able to take small detours in places in order to reach the muddy flats which are home to many different species of birdlife. Hayle was once the most important industrial port in Cornwall and a centre of copper mining and smelting.
The Path also follows part of the ancient pilgrim route called St Michael’s Way which led pilgrims across Cornwall from Lelant to Marazion, near Penzance, where they would then travel on to the Cathedral of St James in Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. Follow the railway line to St Ives, passing Carbis Bay and through the wooded outskirts of the town before arriving at the large, sheltered expanse of golden sand that is Porthminster Beach.

Una St Ives
Luxurious lodges & villas with spa, leisure facilities & award winning Una kitchen - ideal base for exploring area.

The Painters Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Mount View Hotel
Ten minutes from the Coast Path. Open all year. B*B includes a full Cornish breakfast. Dogs welcome and free of charge.

Red River Inn
Friendly pub offering full menu including seafood & vegan/gluten free choices.Dog friendly beer garden & courtyard. Self-catering accommodation.lo
