With 19th century origins as a coastguard patrol route to restrict smuggling, the modern day South West Coast Path is England’s longest waymarked …
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Oct 31, 2023
We did not walk the full length of this footpath, only between Carbis Bay & St.Ives. We walked it regularly on the fortnaight we were staying in the area on holiday. The footpath is easy going and is…Full review by acs1984
Apr 11, 2023
We stayed in a cottage nearby and enjoyed a walk with the dog along the path and down to the beach. No amenities on the beach, but fantastic for a couple of hours of fresh air and watching the waves!Full review by I4637JUvictoriam
Mar 9, 2023
A fairly easy walk from Lelant to st Ives enjoying the sea Harbour and estuary views .Some top properties to view and envyFull review by johnpZ4299KQ
Are there any sheer drops/cliffs on the stretch between St Ives and Carbis bay? I don't mind steep hills, but I'm not keen on anything you can fall off! Or should I just give it a miss? Many thanks.
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Hi, As you would expect with the Coast Path some of it is along cliff tops, but on this section whenever you are close to an edge there is either a fence or a bank between you and the …
Hi, As you would expect with the Coast Path some of it is along cliff tops, but on this section whenever you are close to an edge there is either a fence or a bank between you and the drop, so you should be fine.
Is the walk equal both ways -- just as good to take train from St Ive to Lelant and then walk back? How long did it take you to walk one way?
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Yes equal both ways. I think it took us about 3-4 hours to walk back but we stopped to admire the views many times and didn't rush. The initial path from the station was a little confusing …
Yes equal both ways. I think it took us about 3-4 hours to walk back but we stopped to admire the views many times and didn't rush. The initial path from the station was a little confusing and not really obvious. However once on that its easy to find the way. We stopped to explore the church at Lelant and for coffee at Carbis Bay. The walk was rather muddy in places, one part in particular, but it was February. Well worth doing the walk!!
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