Walking in South East Cornwall

We may be biased ......but we feel there are few finer places in the UK for walking!

First of all you have 33 miles of the South West Coast Path stretching from Fowey to Cremyll, ever changing scenery, hidden coves to visit and plenty of villages along the way for that lunchtime pasty or ice cream before tackling the next stretch. Most stretches are covered by regular bus services so you don't even have to walk back.

Inland from the coast there are plenty of wooded valleys to explore, some dating back to the Domesday Book. Both the Looe Valley and the Tamar Valley are accessible by train, and walks packs describing walks from the stations are availiable in TICs or online.

Bodmin Moor to the north of the region provides the keen walker with a chance to escape byways and highways and head out onto open moorland. Step back in time through 6000 years of history or just marvel at the rock formations. For more information and walking books about Bodmin Moor click here.

Looe TIC stocks a great selection of books and maps to help you enjoy walking in the area. Many can be ordered over the phone on 01503 262072, these include..

• OS Explorer maps                                               £7.99
• OS Landranger maps                                          £6.99
• Shortish walks Truro to Looe                             £3.99
• South West Coast Path, Falmouth to Exmouth  £12.99
• South West Coast Path Assoc Yearbook 2009  £8.50
• Walks around Mount Edgcumbe                         £4.50

Prices correct May 2009 (not including postage and packing)