Planning a walking holiday in Cornwall sometime soon? Well, we’ve got some tremendously exciting news. A massive new walking route has been unveiled in the county that links its north and south coasts.
Called the Tamara Coast to Coast Way, it spans 140 kilometres all the way from Cremyll in the south to Marshland Mouth in the north. The path treads along the remarkable Tamar Valley, journeying beside a scenic river and through lush greenery dotted with cottages, churches and remnants from Cornwall’s mining past.
Though Cornwall is well-known for its phenomenal natural beauty, the Coast to Coast Way was partly carved out in order to encourage more people to marvel at the hinterland, which is typically overlooked in favour of the county’s rugged coastal paths.
The route’s creation was supported by the National Lottery and, speaking to the Guardian, manager of the Tamara Land Partnership Scheme Will Darwall said that visitors walking the new path ‘will benefit local enterprises along the way, such as local B&Bs and pubs’.
The new path means there is now a 623-kilometre circuit route around the entirety of Cornwall – a ‘Circuit of Cornwall’ or, in Cornish, ‘Kylgh Kernow’. In other words, those keen to flex their hiking skills can link the South West Coast Path with the Tamara Coast to Coast Way in one massive trek.
Seven days are recommended to undertake this new stretch of the Cornish hills, but people are being encouraged just to explore sections, too. Whether you choose the entire length or a bite-sized meander (sections of the route are as short as 6.5 kilometres), one thing’s for sure: the majestic vistas of Cornwall make for a glorious backdrop for your strolls.
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