Lelant to St Ives

Lelant to St Ives

A one-way walk to St Ives along the beaches from Lelant including the vast expanse of Porthkidney Sands, Carbis Bay and Porthminster Beach using the train or bus to make the route almost circular.

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The route follows The Saltings where Rosemunde Pilcher lived and then St Michael's Way from St Uny's church to the dunes. At low tide it's possible to walk across Porth Kidney Sands (or the dunes at high tide) to reach Carrack Gladden. The route continues along St Michael's Way to Carbis Bay and follows the coast path to Porthminster Beach and onwards to St Ives harbour. A train or bus journey back to Lelant is used to make the route almost circular.

Highlights

  • Pretty churchyard at Lelant with wildflowers in Spring
  • Walk along a mile of golden sandy beach at low tide
  • Birdlife in the Hayle SSSI including Ospreys
  • Panoramic views of St Ives Bay
  • Impressive variety and size of seashells on Carbis Bay
  • Golden sandy beaches at Carbis Bay and Porthminster
  • St Ives historic harbour and buildings
  • Myriad of art galleries in St Ives

Considerations

  • Note that most coastal walks in Cornwall have paths close to unfenced cliffs.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 102
  • Distance: 4.3 miles/7 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Walking boots in winter, trainers in summer
  • No stiles: ✓
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Golden Lion
  • The Hain Line

either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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