Description
Cornwall’s westernmost landscape on foot.
The area around Land’s End and Penzance features dramatic headlands, small coves, and an interior with prehistoric remains and old mining facilities. The book demonstrates how short walks can provide experiences of both nature and cultural history. This makes it useful for a holiday where you seek variety between beach life, small towns, and hiking.
Fifteen short walks with various themes.
The selection includes locations at Sennen Cove, Botallack, Mên-an-Tol, and Pendeen. Other walks bring you closer to fishing villages and well-known coastal environments. Distances are chosen for shorter excursions, allowing you to explore an area on foot while still having plenty of time for other stops on the same day.
Maps and route guidance in a compact format.
Maps and numbered points are linked to the descriptions, making it easy to follow the route choices. Information on parking, toilets, transport, and eateries supports planning. Photos and descriptions of highlights make it easier to choose a walk based on your interests, whether you are drawn to landscapes, history, or villages.
Small walks with respect for coastal conditions.
The short routes are well-suited for visitors wanting manageable excursions, but cliff paths and open headlands require caution in strong winds. The terrain can also be uneven or wet. Use the walk descriptions to choose a suitable option according to the weather and your party, especially when visiting more exposed parts of the coast.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Phil Turner. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2024. ISBN 9781786311740.
