Walks in the Backways cove area

The walk starts in the tiny Trebarwith Village and descends through fields and onto coastal heath alongside a stream to Backways Cove. Peregrine falcons nest nearby and you may see them flying over the cliffs. In a big winter storm, sea foam collects in the cove and is whipped into foam tornados by the wind.

The walk climbs up the side of Trebarwith Valley to the tiny Trebarwith Village and descends through fields and onto coastal heath alongside a stream to Backways Cove. In a big winter storm, sea foam collects in the cove and is whipped into foam tornados by the wind. The route then follows the coast path over Denis Point where there are stunning views over Trebarwith Strand and Port Isaac Bay before ending at the Port William pub.

The route descends steeply to the valley floor from Trewarmett with excellent views and climbs the other side valley (also with excellent views) until it reaches Trebarwith Village. From here is a gentle descent through the fields to Backways Cove. From Backways there is a steep ascent of Denis Point followed by an even steeper descent to Trebarwith Strand. From here the route climbs back up Trebarwith Valley to Treknow and Trewarmett.

The walk descends steeply to the valley floor from Trewarmett with excellent views and climbs the other side valley (also with excellent views). From here there is a long gentle descent through fields and farms to Tregardock Beach. From Tregardock the route joins the coast path over "The Mountain" before a steep descent to Backways Cove. From Backways there is a gentle ascent of the valley followed by gentle descent into Trebarwith valley with nice views up the valley, to the valley floor. The final stretch takes you back up the other side of the valley through Trebarwith Valley Nature Reserve to the fields in Treknow from which there are more spectacular views across the valley in the other direction.

Starting with a bus journey to Port Isaac the route follows the coast path to Trebarwith Strand before turning inland through Treknow to reach the starting point in Trewarmett