Wild Things Publishing Wild Swimming Walks - Cornwall is your ultimate guide to 28 unforgettable days out exploring the region’s spectacular coastline, secret coves, wooded estuaries, and moorland rivers. Whether you’re a wild swimmer, nature lover, family explorer, or keen walker, this beautifully illustrated guidebook invites you to dive into Cornwall’s magical and ancient landscape. Swim in emerald creeks, glide beneath willows, and find hidden beaches along smugglers’ paths. Each walk features crystal-clear swim spots, scenic trails, local legends, and practical tips, all brought to life with inspiring photography and detailed route maps.
Join the best-selling Wild Swimming Walks series and take the plunge into Cornwall’s most breathtaking and hidden swim spots.
Highlights Include:
Discover mermaid pools and coral sands in Penwith
Bathe beside standing stones on Bodmin Moor
Float through the sea cave at Nanjizal’s azure waters
Swoosh down the Tamar at the historic Cotehele estate
Glide under willow trees in the Fal valley
Explore smugglers’ hideaways at Prussia Cove
What's Inside:
28 circular walks with wild swim spots
Detailed directions and OS-based route maps
Downloadable walk info for phone or print
Fascinating local history, legends & nature insights
Safety advice and accessibility notes
Update: Please note that at Cardinham Moor Lake (Walk 4), landowners have placed No Swimming signs. However, there is an alternative dip available on this walk.
About the Authors:
Matt Newbury is an author and events manager who has completed epic swims including escaping from Alcatraz and crossing to the Isle of Wight. Sophie Pierce is a writer and broadcaster with a deep love of water and a curious knack for attracting seals and jellyfish. Together, they are also the co-authors of Wild Swimming Walks: Dartmoor and South Devon.
Contents – The Walks:
Northcott Mouth and Bude Circular
St Nectan’s Glen and Bossiney Haven Circular
Pentire, Lundy Hole and Port Quin Circular
Cardinham Moor Lakes Circular (No Swimming signs in place)
Little Petherick Creek Circular
Trescore Islands Circular
Holywell Bay and St Cuthbert’s Well Circular
St Agnes and Chapel Porth Circular
Carn Marth Quarries Circular
Portreath and Tehidy Country Park Circular
St Ives Steam and Swim
St Just Circular
Porthgwarra and Nanjizal Circular
Perranuthnoe and Prussia Cove Circular
Mullion Figure of Eight
Poltesco and Cadgwith Circular
Frenchman’s Creek Circular
Mabe Quarry Circular
Trelissick Figure of Eight
St Anthony Head Circular
Gorran Haven Circular
Charlestown Circular
Readymoney Beach to Polridmouth Figure of Eight
Lanhydrock Circular
Looe Estuary Adventure
Minions to Goldiggins Quarry Circular
Portwrinkle and Sheviock Circular
Cotehele and Tamar Swoosh
