Beaches & Coast Path

Cornwall’s Beaches and the South West Coast Path

Discover Cornwall’s finest beaches and explore the scenic (and quite frankly, amazing) coast path. From dog friendly beaches to quiet coves to laze on, pack your things and explore the best on the Cornish coast.

Braving the Edge: Cape Cornwall & Wild Swimming at Priest Cove

If you know me, or have been reading The Great Cornish Outdoors for a while, you'll know at least two…

7 months ago

From Beach Days to Wild Walks: 21 Reasons to be Forever in Love with The Great Cornish Outdoors

As someone who is proudly Cornish, I take much joy and pride in sharing the best of Cornwall with you.…

1 year ago

10 Most Unashamedly Beautiful Places in Cornwall

What a list to put together! Plus, you are getting a local's guide and inside knowledge to the most beautiful…

2 years ago

Porthpean Beach, Cornwall: A Morning SUP to Silvermine Beach

I'm pretty new to stand up paddleboarding (SUP) - here's my first solo venture from Porthpean Beach. Porthpean Beach, near…

2 years ago

From the Trails: A New Collection of Cornish Coastal Paintings by Penny Sherwood

Since publishing this post, my original artwork, prints and cards can be found on my new website, www.pennysherwood.co.uk. All links…

2 years ago

Holywell Bay & Polly Joke – 6 Miles of Lucious Cornish Coast

Recently, I seem to be spending more and more of my time running and exploring on Cornwall's north coast. This…

2 years ago

Breathtaking Coastal Views: Treyarnon Bay to Harlyn Bay

Seriously, is there really no end to beautiful places in Cornwall? I thought I'd covered them all, but I've been…

2 years ago

A Fly and Sail Day Trip to St Agnes, Isles of Scilly

Let's island hop and set foot on new territory. The Isles of Scilly are calling and it's time to shine…

2 years ago

Wild Swimming, Cornwall: Treyarnon Bay Tidal Pool

Treyarnon Bay tidal pool isn't my first venture into natural sea pool swimming. When I think about it, I've experienced…

2 years ago

7 Seriously Heavenly Miles from Sennen Cove

Whoa, if a certain famous lager company did running routes, this one would definitely be up there. Countryside, tick. Coast…

2 years ago