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Cornwall's Untrodden Paths: Discovering the Unsung Wonders

Escape the well-tread tourist routes with this curated collection of Cornwall's lesser-known treasures. Each point of interest offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Cornish culture, history, and natural beauty. From secluded coves to historic manor homes, discover the secret spots that locals love but visitors rarely find.

Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle

United Kingdom

Castle ruins in Tintagel, UK

Porthcurno
Porthcurno

United Kingdom

Coastal village in the United Kingdom

Mên-an-Tol
Mên-an-Tol

United Kingdom

Ancient monument in Cornwall, England

Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove

United Kingdom

Beach in Cornwall, England

Chapel Porth Beach
Chapel Porth Beach

United Kingdom

Beach in the United Kingdom

St. Michael's Mount
St. Michael's Mount

United Kingdom

Island castle in the United Kingdom

Hurlers Stone Circles
Hurlers Stone Circles

United Kingdom

Stone circle in United Kingdom

Mousehole
Mousehole

United Kingdom

Fishing village in United Kingdom

Bedruthan Steps
Bedruthan Steps

United Kingdom

Cliffside scenery in Cornwall

Portholland Beach
Portholland Beach

United Kingdom

Beach in United Kingdom

St Nectan's Glen
St Nectan's Glen

United Kingdom

Valley in United Kingdom

Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A picturesque cove with turquoise waters, renowned for its serpentine rock formations.

St Nectan's Glen
St Nectan's Glen

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A woodland area boasting a spectacular waterfall through a hole in the rocks.

Men-an-Tol
Men-an-Tol

Cornwall, United Kingdom

An ancient and mysterious arrangement of standing stones set amidst the rugged moorland.

Boscastle
Boscastle

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A charming and remote fishing village with a picturesque harbor and rugged coastline.

The Hurlers
The Hurlers

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Three impressive Bronze Age stone circles on the stark landscape of Bodmin Moor.

Bedruthan Steps
Bedruthan Steps

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Dramatic sea stacks and clifftop views along a stretch of the North Cornish coast.

Porthcurno
Porthcurno

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A stunning coastal valley with a white sandy beach culminating in the Minack Theatre.

Golitha Falls
Golitha Falls

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A series of cascades and waterfalls along the River Fowey surrounded by ancient woodlands.

Cape Cornwall
Cape Cornwall

Cornwall, United Kingdom

The only cape in England offering breathtaking panoramic sea views and bracing cliff walks.

Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle

Cornwall, United Kingdom

The legendary birthplace of King Arthur perched on dramatic cliffs with sea vistas.

Mousehole
Mousehole

Cornwall, United Kingdom

An idyllic fishing hamlet with narrow streets and a quaint harbor untouched by time.

Lantic Bay
Lantic Bay

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A hidden and sheltered cove with crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and relaxation.

Carnglaze Caverns
Carnglaze Caverns

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Expansive underground caverns in a former slate mine with ethereal subterranean lakes.

Rame Head Chapel
Rame Head Chapel

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A tiny ancient chapel atop a headland with sweeping views of the sea and coastline.

Trebarwith Strand
Trebarwith Strand

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A scenic tidal beach flanked by imposing cliffs and accessible at low tide.

Zennor Head
Zennor Head

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A rugged and windswept coastal headland offering stunning views and ancient history.

Porthgwarra Cove
Porthgwarra Cove

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A serene fishing cove with a tunnel through the rock and a rich marine life.

Chapel Porth Beach
Chapel Porth Beach

Cornwall, United Kingdom

An isolated beach with cliffs and tin mining ruins, perfect for keen explorers.

Halliggye Fogou
Halliggye Fogou

Cornwall, United Kingdom

One of the largest and best-preserved underground tunnels from the Iron Age.

Hawker's Hut
Hawker's Hut

Cornwall, United Kingdom

The cliff-side hut of poet Robert Stephen Hawker, offering a unique historic insight.

Blue Hills Tin Streams
Blue Hills Tin Streams

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Historic tin mining site in St. Agnes, with guided tours and heritage exhibits.

Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Jail

Cornwall, United Kingdom

An 18th-century jail turned museum offering a look at Cornish penal history.

Portholland Beach
Portholland Beach

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Two unspoiled coves connected at low tide, with tranquil waters for bathing.

St. Michael's Mount
St. Michael's Mount

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A tidal island with a medieval castle and sub-tropical gardens accessible on foot at low tide.

Godolphin House
Godolphin House

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A romantic historic home set within an ancient and atmospheric estate.

St Just in Roseland Church
St Just in Roseland Church

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A beautiful church set within sub-tropical gardens, by the water's edge overlooking a creek.

Prussia Cove
Prussia Cove

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A secluded cove once frequented by smugglers, offering serene waters and quiet beaches.

King Doniert's Stone
King Doniert's Stone

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Remnants of a 9th-century cross, one of Cornwall’s oldest inscribed stones.

Trevose Head Lighthouse
Trevose Head Lighthouse

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A striking lighthouse perched on the North Cornwall coast, warning ships for over a century.

Morwenstow Church
Morwenstow Church

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Home to Hawker's Hut, this church stands on rugged cliffs, offering dramatic coastal views.

Duckpool Beach
Duckpool Beach

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A serene and rugged beach located in a remote valley, known for its stunning landscape.

Penberth Cove
Penberth Cove

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A timeless fishing cove with stepping stones across the stream, evoking a bygone era.

Sancreed Beacon
Sancreed Beacon

Cornwall, United Kingdom

An Iron Age hill fort with panoramic views over West Penwith and the Isles of Scilly.

Cudden Point
Cudden Point

Cornwall, United Kingdom

A protruding headland offering unspoilt landscapes and vistas toward Mount's Bay.

Porthchapel Beach
Porthchapel Beach

Cornwall, United Kingdom

An intimate and secluded beach near Land's End, accessible by narrow paths through the cliffs.

Madron Well
Madron Well

Cornwall, United Kingdom

An ancient sacred well enveloped by Cornish folklore, set within a wild, wooded area.

Tintagel Castle Castle ruins in Tintagel, UK

Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle Castle ruins in Tintagel, UK
Porthcurno Coastal village in the United Kingdom

Porthcurno
Porthcurno Coastal village in the United Kingdom
Mên-an-Tol Ancient monument in Cornwall, England

Mên-an-Tol
Mên-an-Tol Ancient monument in Cornwall, England
Kynance Cove Beach in Cornwall, England

Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove Beach in Cornwall, England
Chapel Porth Beach Beach in the United Kingdom

Chapel Porth Beach
Chapel Porth Beach Beach in the United Kingdom
St. Michael's Mount Island castle in the United Kingdom

St. Michael's Mount
St. Michael's Mount Island castle in the United Kingdom
Hurlers Stone Circles Stone circle in United Kingdom

Hurlers Stone Circles
Hurlers Stone Circles Stone circle in United Kingdom
Mousehole Fishing village in United Kingdom

Mousehole
Mousehole Fishing village in United Kingdom
Bedruthan Steps Cliffside scenery in Cornwall

Bedruthan Steps
Bedruthan Steps Cliffside scenery in Cornwall
Portholland Beach Beach in United Kingdom

Portholland Beach
Portholland Beach Beach in United Kingdom
St Nectan's Glen Valley in United Kingdom

St Nectan's Glen
St Nectan's Glen Valley in United Kingdom
Kynance Cove A picturesque cove with turquoise waters, renowned for its serpentine rock formations.

Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove A picturesque cove with turquoise waters, renowned for its serpentine rock formations.
St Nectan's Glen A woodland area boasting a spectacular waterfall through a hole in the rocks.

St Nectan's Glen
St Nectan's Glen A woodland area boasting a spectacular waterfall through a hole in the rocks.
Men-an-Tol An ancient and mysterious arrangement of standing stones set amidst the rugged moorland.

Men-an-Tol
Men-an-Tol An ancient and mysterious arrangement of standing stones set amidst the rugged moorland.
Boscastle A charming and remote fishing village with a picturesque harbor and rugged coastline.

Boscastle
Boscastle A charming and remote fishing village with a picturesque harbor and rugged coastline.
The Hurlers Three impressive Bronze Age stone circles on the stark landscape of Bodmin Moor.

The Hurlers
The Hurlers Three impressive Bronze Age stone circles on the stark landscape of Bodmin Moor.
Bedruthan Steps Dramatic sea stacks and clifftop views along a stretch of the North Cornish coast.

Bedruthan Steps
Bedruthan Steps Dramatic sea stacks and clifftop views along a stretch of the North Cornish coast.
Porthcurno A stunning coastal valley with a white sandy beach culminating in the Minack Theatre.

Porthcurno
Porthcurno A stunning coastal valley with a white sandy beach culminating in the Minack Theatre.
Golitha Falls A series of cascades and waterfalls along the River Fowey surrounded by ancient woodlands.

Golitha Falls
Golitha Falls A series of cascades and waterfalls along the River Fowey surrounded by ancient woodlands.
Cape Cornwall The only cape in England offering breathtaking panoramic sea views and bracing cliff walks.

Cape Cornwall
Cape Cornwall The only cape in England offering breathtaking panoramic sea views and bracing cliff walks.
Tintagel Castle The legendary birthplace of King Arthur perched on dramatic cliffs with sea vistas.

Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle The legendary birthplace of King Arthur perched on dramatic cliffs with sea vistas.
Mousehole An idyllic fishing hamlet with narrow streets and a quaint harbor untouched by time.

Mousehole
Mousehole An idyllic fishing hamlet with narrow streets and a quaint harbor untouched by time.
Lantic Bay A hidden and sheltered cove with crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and relaxation.

Lantic Bay
Lantic Bay A hidden and sheltered cove with crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and relaxation.
Carnglaze Caverns Expansive underground caverns in a former slate mine with ethereal subterranean lakes.

Carnglaze Caverns
Carnglaze Caverns Expansive underground caverns in a former slate mine with ethereal subterranean lakes.
Rame Head Chapel A tiny ancient chapel atop a headland with sweeping views of the sea and coastline.

Rame Head Chapel
Rame Head Chapel A tiny ancient chapel atop a headland with sweeping views of the sea and coastline.
Trebarwith Strand A scenic tidal beach flanked by imposing cliffs and accessible at low tide.

Trebarwith Strand
Trebarwith Strand A scenic tidal beach flanked by imposing cliffs and accessible at low tide.
Zennor Head A rugged and windswept coastal headland offering stunning views and ancient history.

Zennor Head
Zennor Head A rugged and windswept coastal headland offering stunning views and ancient history.
Porthgwarra Cove A serene fishing cove with a tunnel through the rock and a rich marine life.

Porthgwarra Cove
Porthgwarra Cove A serene fishing cove with a tunnel through the rock and a rich marine life.
Chapel Porth Beach An isolated beach with cliffs and tin mining ruins, perfect for keen explorers.

Chapel Porth Beach
Chapel Porth Beach An isolated beach with cliffs and tin mining ruins, perfect for keen explorers.
Halliggye Fogou One of the largest and best-preserved underground tunnels from the Iron Age.

Halliggye Fogou
Halliggye Fogou One of the largest and best-preserved underground tunnels from the Iron Age.
Hawker's Hut The cliff-side hut of poet Robert Stephen Hawker, offering a unique historic insight.

Hawker's Hut
Hawker's Hut The cliff-side hut of poet Robert Stephen Hawker, offering a unique historic insight.
Blue Hills Tin Streams Historic tin mining site in St. Agnes, with guided tours and heritage exhibits.

Blue Hills Tin Streams
Blue Hills Tin Streams Historic tin mining site in St. Agnes, with guided tours and heritage exhibits.
Bodmin Jail An 18th-century jail turned museum offering a look at Cornish penal history.

Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Jail An 18th-century jail turned museum offering a look at Cornish penal history.
Portholland Beach Two unspoiled coves connected at low tide, with tranquil waters for bathing.

Portholland Beach
Portholland Beach Two unspoiled coves connected at low tide, with tranquil waters for bathing.
St. Michael's Mount A tidal island with a medieval castle and sub-tropical gardens accessible on foot at low tide.

St. Michael's Mount
St. Michael's Mount A tidal island with a medieval castle and sub-tropical gardens accessible on foot at low tide.
Godolphin House A romantic historic home set within an ancient and atmospheric estate.

Godolphin House
Godolphin House A romantic historic home set within an ancient and atmospheric estate.
St Just in Roseland Church A beautiful church set within sub-tropical gardens, by the water's edge overlooking a creek.

St Just in Roseland Church
St Just in Roseland Church A beautiful church set within sub-tropical gardens, by the water's edge overlooking a creek.
Prussia Cove A secluded cove once frequented by smugglers, offering serene waters and quiet beaches.

Prussia Cove
Prussia Cove A secluded cove once frequented by smugglers, offering serene waters and quiet beaches.
King Doniert's Stone Remnants of a 9th-century cross, one of Cornwall’s oldest inscribed stones.

King Doniert's Stone
King Doniert's Stone Remnants of a 9th-century cross, one of Cornwall’s oldest inscribed stones.
Trevose Head Lighthouse A striking lighthouse perched on the North Cornwall coast, warning ships for over a century.

Trevose Head Lighthouse
Trevose Head Lighthouse A striking lighthouse perched on the North Cornwall coast, warning ships for over a century.
Morwenstow Church Home to Hawker's Hut, this church stands on rugged cliffs, offering dramatic coastal views.

Morwenstow Church
Morwenstow Church Home to Hawker's Hut, this church stands on rugged cliffs, offering dramatic coastal views.
Duckpool Beach A serene and rugged beach located in a remote valley, known for its stunning landscape.

Duckpool Beach
Duckpool Beach A serene and rugged beach located in a remote valley, known for its stunning landscape.
Penberth Cove A timeless fishing cove with stepping stones across the stream, evoking a bygone era.

Penberth Cove
Penberth Cove A timeless fishing cove with stepping stones across the stream, evoking a bygone era.
Sancreed Beacon An Iron Age hill fort with panoramic views over West Penwith and the Isles of Scilly.

Sancreed Beacon
Sancreed Beacon An Iron Age hill fort with panoramic views over West Penwith and the Isles of Scilly.
Cudden Point A protruding headland offering unspoilt landscapes and vistas toward Mount's Bay.

Cudden Point
Cudden Point A protruding headland offering unspoilt landscapes and vistas toward Mount's Bay.
Porthchapel Beach An intimate and secluded beach near Land's End, accessible by narrow paths through the cliffs.

Porthchapel Beach
Porthchapel Beach An intimate and secluded beach near Land's End, accessible by narrow paths through the cliffs.
Madron Well An ancient sacred well enveloped by Cornish folklore, set within a wild, wooded area.

Madron Well
Madron Well An ancient sacred well enveloped by Cornish folklore, set within a wild, wooded area.