Forget the crowds for a while and explore the spectacular countryside and coastline around Padstow. Here are six of my favourite walks, from the Camel Estuary to Trevose Head and The Rumps.

Wix Excerpt (Post Summary / Card Feed) Walk the wild, windswept smuggling coast of West Cornwall and the Lizard with travel writer Martin Hesp. Discover five classic circular coastal hikes featuring secret coves, sea-carved tunnels, dramatic headlands, route fact files, and traditional local pubs.

Newquay is far more than surf, sand and summer nightlife. Explore its harbour, The Gannel, Holywell Bay and Kelsey Head – and discover why The Headland Hotel makes such a good base for exploring this remarkable stretch of Cornwall.

A beautiful circular walk around St Anthony Head on Cornwall's Roseland Peninsula, taking in beaches, wildlife, the lighthouse, historic gun emplacements and spectacular views across the Fal estuary.

A beautiful walk from Cadgwith into the wooded Poltesco Valley, taking in Carleon Cove, the ruins of its Victorian serpentine works and a stretch of the Lizard coast.

Church Cove at Gunwalloe is one of Cornwall's most magical coastal locations. This beautiful walk explores secluded beaches, dramatic cliffs, the famous Church of the Storms, Dollar Cove and some of the finest scenery on the Lizard Peninsula.

Looking for one of Cornwall's hidden treasures? This spectacular coastal walk to Tregardock Beach explores one of North Cornwall's quietest and most beautiful stretches of coastline, with towering cliffs, secret coves, wild Atlantic scenery and unforgettable views along the South West Coast Path.