Walking
The Cornish hedge is one of Cornwall's most endearing — and enduring — features. Of course, it's not a hedge at all, but two sloping stone walls with earth or loose stone in between, possibly topped by hawthorn trees and faced with wild flowers. All of which means that unless you get out of your car you will undoubtedly miss 90% of the beauty of Cornwall's countryside!
From the wide, windswept spaces of Bodmin Moor to the lush green valleys of the estuaries on the south coast, from the historic landscape of bygone mining days to the dramatic cliffs of the north coast, there is a richness and variety to exploring Cornwall on foot which really should not be missed.
You will find details of many local walks on the Internet, but we would recommend three local guides in particular (which all give us a mention). The first is the St. Agnes Heritage Trail. This booklet of ten walks was made possible by funding from the Local Heritage Initiative (which is administered by the Countryside Agency) and the Nationwide Building Society. The walk descriptions were written by members of the local community, each in a style that suited the interests and expertise of the writers.
If, like us, you are particularly interested in Cornwall's mining heritage you could do no better than "Exploring Cornish Mines (Vol. 1)" by Kenneth Brown & Bob Acton. These local authors have produced very readable guides explaining the historical remains which might pass the casual visitor by.
A third booklet, "Around St. Agnes & Perranporth" contains more general information about the locality and is also written by Bob Acton.
Why not add the fun of a global treasure hunt to your walking holiday? See our Geocaching page for more details.