Dog Friendly Walks in Cornwall
14 dog friendly walks across Cornwall, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.
Lizard Peninsula Coastal Walk
Cornwall
Britain's southernmost coastal walk with dramatic cliffs, hidden coves and serpentine rock formations along the Lizard Peninsula.
South West Coast Path: St Ives to Zennor
Cornwall
One of the most dramatic stretches of the South West Coast Path, relentlessly rugged with huge elevation changes and wild granite coastline.
Fowey to Polkerris Coastal Walk
Cornwall
A circular from Fowey out along the cliffs past Readymoney Cove and Gribbin Head to Polkerris, returning inland along the historic Saints Way, dog friendly with seasonal beach rules.
Helford River Circular Walk
Cornwall
A wooded creekside circular from Helford village to Frenchman's Creek and back, dog friendly with leads needed for free range chickens and one tricky stile.
Holywell Bay to Penhale Sands
Cornwall
A sandy coastal walk linking Holywell Bay with the quieter dunes of Penhale Sands, with big beach space and room for dogs to run.
Par Sands and the Gribbin Head Circular
Cornwall
A varied Fowey-area circular over Gribbin Head taking in Polridmouth Cove, Polkerris and Par Sands, dog friendly with one year round dog beach on the loop.
St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula Walk
Cornwall
A peaceful Roseland Peninsula circular linking St Mawes with the famously beautiful churchyard at St Just-in-Roseland, dog friendly with mostly easy paths and a couple of stiles.
Boscastle to Tintagel Coastal Walk
Cornwall
A dramatic North Cornwall coast walk from Boscastle harbour along towering slate cliffs to the legendary ruins of Tintagel, dog friendly with leads on for cliffs and livestock.
Kynance Cove Coastal Walk
Cornwall
A dramatic Lizard clifftop walk between Kynance Cove and Lizard Point, dog friendly with seasonal beach restrictions in high summer.
Polzeath to Port Isaac Coastal Walk
Cornwall
A long, dramatic North Cornwall coast walk from surf-town Polzeath round Pentire and Port Quin to the harbour of Port Isaac, dog friendly with seasonal beach restrictions at Polzeath.
Prussia Cove to Praa Sands Walk
Cornwall
A smuggler's coast walk from Prussia Cove along the South West Coast Path to the long sands of Praa, dog friendly and best done outside summer beach restrictions.
Tehidy Woods
Cornwall
A sheltered woodland walk through Cornwall's largest area of native trees, with well-maintained paths and good all-weather options.
Marazion Causeway and St Michael's Mount Walk
Cornwall
A short tide-dependent walk along Marazion beach and across the cobbled causeway to St Michael's Mount, dog friendly on the seafront but only assistance dogs allowed on the island itself in summer.
Zennor Head to Gurnard's Head Coastal Walk
Cornwall
A wild Penwith coast loop linking Zennor Head and Gurnard's Head along the Atlantic cliffs, dog friendly but technical and not for nervous paws.