South West Coastal Path Lelant to Carbis Bay and St Ives

For visitors to Lelant the coastal walk should not be missed, perhaps lunch at the The Badger to start your afternoon and then a healthy walk to Carbis Bay or further to St Ives. 

Porth Kidney Sands stretches as far as the Hayle Estuary and is backed by sand dunes and unspoilt by buildings. The views across the beach to Godrevy create evocative images which have been the inspiration of many artists including John Miller.

When choosing between the cliff coastal path and across the beach, be mindful of the very fast incoming tide. If you choose the beach walk then,  at Hawkes Point it is possible to climb over rocks and up some old miners' steps to rejoin the path, at even more extreme tides, the beach walk around Hawkes Point is possible -- maybe with a small amount of paddling.

The other route is from the beach and through the sand dunes and past the West Cornwall Golf course. There is then a crossing for the St Ives Bay rail link, be careful this is not manned. This route will eventually take you to Headland Road in Carbis Bay where you get a higher perspective of these dramatic views.

It is downhill from here to the glorious beach of Carbis Bay, perhaps a reward may be to have a Cornish cream tea at the superbly positioned Carbis Bay Hotel. If you feel the muscles aching a little, then consider the train back to Lelant from Carbis Bay station, another trip not to be missed.

More Information :

• Lelant Beaches
• West Cornwall Golf Club
• RSPB Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve
• SWCP Lelant to Carbis Bay
• St Michaels Way
• St Uny Church
• Park and Ride Lelant to St Ives
• Lelant Pubs and Restaurants

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