Winter walks and pubs

Exploring the coast paths of West Cornwall in winter offers a refreshing way to experience the region's natural beauty in a quieter season. With fewer crowds, misty mornings, and dramatic seas, the coastal trails come alive in a unique way. Additionally, the presence of charming pubs along these routes provides perfect spots to warm up and enjoy local hospitality. Here’s a look at five fantastic coast path walks around West Cornwall to enjoy in the winter, complete with recommended pubs to enhance your journey:

Zennor to St Ives:

A raw and rugged route that is great all year round, but particularly spectacular in the colder months.

Starting out from the hamlet of Zennor, where there is plenty of parking and a great pub called The Tinner's Arms you simply head East along the coast path for around 6-7miles to Clodgy Point, then Porthmeor and then into St Ives itself. It's not an easy route, with some tough sections and plenty of rocks and mud.

You'll be rewarding travelling this in either direction, with the Tinner's at Zennor, or a multitude of pubs in St Ives selling our beer. Pick from The Sloop or The Hub, or perhaps venture off the coast path during the walk to head to The Gurnards Head for food and refreshment.

Mousehole to Lamorna:

Famed for stories of seafaring and the Mousehole cat, the walk form this pretty fishing village to Lamorna, further out West is a great and short route with plenty of grate views. You can travel in either direction and we strongly recommend refuelling with great food and our beer at The Old Coastguard in Mousehole.

The walk itself is around 3-4 miles in one direction, with some climbing and scrambling, but the coastline here is stunning and untouched - so it'll be well worth your time.


Portreath to Porthtowan:

Covering a distance of around three and a half miles, the walk from Portreath to Porthtowan (or vice versa) is one that traverses plenty of ups and downs and boasts incredible views. A wild stretch of coast path with plenty of history behind it.

Whichever direction you choose to travel you'll find our beer in pubs, be The Portreath Arms in Portreath, or The Blue Bar, The Victory or the Eco Park in Porthtowan.

Marazion to Newlyn:

This is a nice, flat five-mile route across the South Coast, with the glorious Mounts Bay and St Michael's Mount as your backdrop. It's a family friendly walk that will pass so many places to stop and play, stroll on the sand, jump in the sea and enjoy food and drink.

In Penzance you can nip off the cast path to 45 Queen Street for great food and our beer, it's a lovely spot that really is worth checking out.

When you get to Newlyn there are some superb places for a bite to eat and a pint, including Newlyn Meadery and Newlyn Filmhouse, where you could also catch a film too.

Pendeen Watch to Botallack:

For history and scenery, the short walk from Pendeen Watch to Botallack is ideal. Winter’s lower sunlight casts dramatic shadows over the ruined engine houses perched on cliff edges, a sight that is both eerie and captivating. The path runs close to the remnants of the Botallack Mine, a popular site for fans of the TV show Poldark. Although short, this walk is packed with beauty, including views over the Atlantic and the chance to explore the relics of Cornwall’s mining heritage.

The Queen's Arms at Botallack is a fine option for good food and St Ives Brewery Cornish craft beer, a warm and welcoming place to relax and recharge.