St Ives

England · Cornwall · South West England

Walks from St Ives, Cornwall

📍 South West England
Sea cliffs, coastal heath, granite moorland
8 routes available
Easy to Moderate
Free to access

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🥾8 RoutesAvailable
⛰Easy to ModerateDifficulty
📅April–OctoberBest Months
🚗St IvesStart Point

St Ives is Cornwall’s most celebrated artistic town and also one of its finest walking bases, with the South West Coast Path passing directly through and the wild Penwith moors rising immediately behind. The coastal walking west towards Zennor is among the finest in Cornwall.

Beautifully situated on a peninsula between two sandy bays, St Ives has excellent accommodation and restaurants. The branch line from St Erth is one of the most scenic short rail journeys in England.

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8 Walks from St Ives

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Coastal Walks
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St Ives to Pendeen via South West Coast Path

15.3 mile walk from St Ives to Pendeen following the South West coastal path. Distance: 15.3 milesTime: 3 hoursElevation: 2008
Distance: 15.3 miles
Starting Point: St Ives, Cornwall.
Terrain Type: footpaths and tracks.
Elevation: 2654 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 3 hours
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Loop Around St. Ives

Distance: 3.4 Miles Time: 1 hour 37 minutes Elevation: 2457 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: St Ives End Point: St
Distance: 3.4 miles
Starting Point: St Ives
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 456 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
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St Ives via South West Coast Path and Trevalgan

Distance: 5.9 Miles Time: 2 hours 47 minutes Elevation: 525 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: St Ives End Point: St
Distance: 5.9 miles
Starting Point: St Ives
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 807 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 2 hours 47 minutes
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St Ives via Headland and Town

Distance: 3.9 Miles Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Elevation: 945 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: St Ives End Point: St
Distance: 3.9 miles
Starting Point: St Ives
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 646 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
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St. Ives To Zennor Inland

Distance: 4.7 Miles Time: 2 hours 14 minutes Elevation: 1713 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: St Ives End Point: St
Distance: 4.7 miles
Starting Point: St Ives
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 1095 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 2 hours 14 minutes
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Carbis Bay
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St Ives to Carbis Bay Cornwall – 1.3 mile walk

1.3 mile circular walking route starting from St Ives Train Station following the South West Coastal path to Carbis Train
Distance: 1.3 miles
Starting Point: St Ives
Terrain Type: Coast path, footpath
Elevation: 206 Feet
OS Map: #REF!
Walking Time: 1 hours
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Circular Walking Trails
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St Ives via Trevega Cornwall – 8.3 Mile Circular walk

8 mile circular walking route starting from St Ives following the South West Coastal path, Treveat Cove and Trevaigan in
Distance: 8 miles
Starting Point: The Island Car Park
Ending Point: The Island Car Park
Terrain Type: Coast path, footpath
Elevation: 1335 Feet
OS Map: #REF!
Walking Time: 4.5 hours
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St Ives to Penberth via South West Coastal Path

Distance: 30.2 Miles Time: 15 hours 39 minutes Elevation: 4413 Feet Terrain: Off-Road Start Point: St Ives End Point: St
Distance: 30.2 miles
Starting Point: St Ives
Terrain Type: Off-Road
Elevation: 4413 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 15 hours 39 minutes
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At a Glance

Walks available8 routes
DifficultyEasy to Moderate
Best monthsApril–October
TerrainSea cliffs, coastal heath, granite moorland
CountyCornwall
Dogs welcome✓ Yes

Getting There

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St Ives, Cornwall
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Arrive by train — town parking is very limited and expensive. Park at Lelant Saltings. St Ives branch line from St Erth

Food & Drink

Porthminster Beach Café, Blas Burgerworks, Harbour Fish & Chips

Notable Walks Nearby

  • Coast Path to Zennor
  • Porthminster to Carbis Bay
  • Treveal & Wicca Pool
  • Trencrom Hill
  • Pendeen Watch
  • Land’s End approach
  • All Cornwall towns →

🗺 OS Map Reference

Walking around St Ives is covered by OS Explorer 102. Recommended for all routes in this area.

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Long Distance Trails Nearby

  • South West Coast Path

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