St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula Walk
Cornwall
The Roseland Peninsula is one of Cornwall's quieter corners, a sleepy patchwork of creeks, sub-tropical churchyards and small-boat harbours. This circular links St Mawes with the riverside churchyard at St Just-in-Roseland on the way out and returns along a high ridge with long views over the Carrick Roads, and it is a dog friendly walk that suits most dogs comfortable with a half day out.
Dogs need to stay on leads through St Mawes village and across the working farmland sections, with a couple of small dog friendly beaches on the route where they can splash. Four wooden stiles towards the end are passable for medium dogs but larger dogs may need a lift over. The harbour pay and display in St Mawes is the easiest start point, with several pubs and a couple of dog welcoming cafes in the village for the finish.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 9.8 km (6.1 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 2 hr 50 min
- Walk Type
- Coastal, River
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- Pubs, cafes and toilets in St Mawes, with a tea room at St Just-in-Roseland in season.
- Parking
- Pay and display at St Mawes harbour, plus a small car park at St Just-in-Roseland church.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula Walk dog friendly?
Yes, this is a well-regarded dog friendly walk with a rating of 8 out of 10. The route suits most dogs comfortable with a half day out, taking in the beautiful churchyard at St Just-in-Roseland and returning along a high ridge with sweeping views over the Carrick Roads. There are also a couple of small dog friendly beaches along the way where dogs can have a splash.
Can dogs be off lead at St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula Walk?
Dogs will need to be kept on leads through St Mawes village and across the working farmland sections of the route. There are a couple of small beaches along the way where dogs can enjoy some off-lead time and a paddle, which makes for a nice break on the walk.
What should I know before visiting St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula Walk with my dog?
The walk is mostly straightforward, but there are four wooden stiles towards the end of the route — these are manageable for medium-sized dogs, though larger dogs may need a lift over, so it's worth bearing that in mind. The easiest place to start is the pay and display car park at St Mawes harbour, and when you finish there are several pubs and a couple of dog welcoming cafes in the village to round off the day.
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