Our Favourite Walks in West Cornwall
At Tresyjo, we invite you to explore the breathtaking landscapes that surround us in West Cornwall. We love going for walks with Ludo, our Working Cocker Spaniel, and have chosen some of our favourites to share so that you too can enjoy the beauty of Cornwall’s nature and coastline. Strap on your hiking boots and step into an adventure that promises both stunning scenery and unique experiences.
Stithians Reservoir
A circular, cross country hike from our glampsite to Stithians Reservoir, past the dam, into Stithians village and back to the glampsite.
When you get down to the reservoir, you can also turn right and detour to The Golden Lion Inn / Farm to Fork Cafe / Stithians Lake Activity Centre.
Some parts of this walk can get muddy if we've had a lot of rain! Also look out for cattle that are often in the fields as you head towards Stithians village.
Follow my OS route at: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/30075151/tresyjoreservoirdamvillage
Penrose, Helston / Porthleven
This is a reasonably flat walk that can be modified to suit an easy stroll to a more challenging hike. It takes in Loe Bar & beach and countryside. Stop for coffee at The Stables and detour into Porthleven for lunch if you like.
This walk is particularly good in late April / early May, when you will see (and smell) bluebells galore!
Park at Penrose National Trust Car Park, which is about half hour drive from our site. There is map signage in the car park or you can follow my OS route at: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/26419989/tresyjo-penrose-hill
Holywell Bay / West Pentire
A moderately challenging walk taking in the sand dunes at Holywell Bay, countryside and coastal path. Stop for coffee at Treago Farm or shorten the walk by cutting down to Polly Joke. Finish back at Holywell Beach Bar for lunch or find the lovely IMI OLA trailer.
This walk is particularly good in mid June when you can take in the scents of the elderflower, the sounds of the birds chorus, the sights of the beautiful coastline and, if you're lucky, the poppy fields at West Pentire. Perhaps take your boots off and feel the sand under your feet or dip your toes into the cool sea water at Poly Joke or Holywell Bay!
Park at Holywell Bay National Trust Car Park, which is about 40 minutes drive from our site. There is map signage across the road from the car park or you can follow my OS route at: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/27191264/tresyjo-west-pentire
Portreath / North Cliffs / Tehidy Woods
We love this walk but it comes with a warning that the cliff part is quite challenging with a couple of steep descents and ascents!
The reason why we love it, is that it really does take in the varied terrain - Portreath beach, the dramatic north cliffs and the depths of Tehidy woods (be warned, it is easy to get very lost in these woods, I speak from experience!) and in May there are an abundance of bluebells.
You can start this walk from the car parks in Portreath, Tehidy East Lodge or Bassett Cove.
Check of the AA Walks OS route at: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/516687/cliffs-and-deep-woods-at-portreath-and-tehidy
Kynance Cove / Lizard Point
A popular coastal walk on the Lizard taking in Kynance Cove (with toilets & cafe), Lizard village (with shops, cafes & pubs), Lizard Point and stunning coastal views.
You can either start this walk in Lizard village or at Kynance Cove National Trust Car Park.
We recommend coffee at Kynance Cove and lunch at Wavecrest (or the other way around if you prefer!).
There is map signage in the car park or you can follow my OS route at: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/30092803/tresyjokynance-covelizard-point
Great Flat Lode
South Wheal Francis car park is a 10 minute drive from our glampsite. The whole circular walk will take over 3 hours but you can shorten it by just walking to The Croust Hut and back, which is highly recommended for hot chocolate and lunch and you will still be able to meander around the bassett mines!
The Great Flat Lode Walk is a well-signed and scenic walk/cycleway, rich in industrial history. Recognised as one of the world's best preserved historic mining landscapes, this area south of Redruth was intensively exploited for copper and tin between the early 18th and early 20th centuries, as its many ruined engine houses and mine buildings testify. The route circuits Carn Brea, a granite topped hill surmounted by the 90ft high Basset Monument in memory of Francis Basset, mine owner and philanthropist and is named after the enormous vein ('lode') of tin exploited here.
Use the Country Walking Magazine OS route at: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/11623708/great-flat-lode-walk-cornwall
