Discover Cornwall’s Hidden Gems with iWalk Cornwall’s Top Walks of the Week

Cornwall is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and historical depth, offering endless exploration opportunities. iWalk Cornwall, known for its innovative guided walks app crafted by Cornwall enthusiasts, highlights the region’s best trails this week. These walks showcase the varied attractions, from serene landscapes to remnants of Cornwall’s industrious past.

The Luxulyan Valley circular walk tops the list, inviting adventurers on a 3.6-mile journey through a World Heritage site filled with historical engineering marvels, including a vast viaduct that marks the industrial heritage connecting Cornwall to Newquay. Recognised for its beauty and historical significance, this trail is an easy-to-moderate walk through what was once lauded as one of Cornwall’s most glorious walks.

Explorers fascinated by history can embark on the Lost Church and Perranporth dunes walk, a 6-mile adventure to a hidden chapel engulfed by Britain’s highest dune system for nearly a thousand years, offering a blend of mystery and scenic beauty.

For a glimpse into Cornwall’s industrial era, the Stithians to Kennall Vale walk, spanning 5.2 miles, traverses the landscape shaped by Victorian gunpowder mills, set in the scenic valley of the River Kennall. This moderate-to-strenuous walk is a journey through a past punctuated by dramatic industrial events.

The trek to Rough Tor and Brown Willy presents a 3.8-mile moderate walk to Cornwall’s tallest tors, surrounded by an ancient landscape littered with prehistoric relics, offering panoramic views and a deep connection to Cornwall’s ancient history.

The 4.2-mile Helford and Frenchman’s Creek walk weaves through lush valleys and the pristine waters of Frenchman’s Creek, immortalised by Daphne du Maurier’s novel, encapsulating the timeless beauty of Cornwall’s countryside.

Additional highlighted walks include:

• Constantine to Scott’s Quay: A moderate 3.8-mile walk through historical woodlands to a once-bustling industrial creek.
• Minions and the Cheesewring: A 4.1-mile easy-to-moderate trek around iconic landmarks, stone circles, and ancient minehouses.
• Mylor to Flushing: A 6-mile easy walk along historic creeks, offering insights into Cornwall’s maritime heritage.
• Marazion to Penzance: A 3.1-mile moderate circular walk around Mount’s Bay, revealing prehistoric forests near St Michael’s Mount.
• Kilminorth Woods and the Giant’s Hedge: A 3.1-mile moderate walk beside the West Looe River, tracing the ancient division of kingdoms.

iWalk Cornwall, founded by two brothers from Trewarmett, has developed over 306 walks, capturing more than 5,000 miles of Cornwall’s landscape. Their app, available for Android and Apple users, serves as a digital guide, enriching the walking experience with detailed paths and historical insights. At £3.29 per walk, the app supports the preservation and appreciation of Cornwall’s heritage, promoting the well-being benefits of walking and the protection of its landscapes.

As a social enterprise, iWalk Cornwall’s mission extends beyond exploration, aiming to make Cornwall’s rich history and natural beauty more accessible and cherished. Through their dedication to enhancing and expanding their walks, they invite everyone to discover Cornwall’s hidden treasures.

Visit the IWalk Cornwall Website for more information or Download the App to get started.