🛰️ Aerial view
About Rocky Valley walk, North Cornwall
Rocky Valley is a mix of rough paths through woods and along cliffs. Most of the walk is on a gradient, but there are no steep sections.
Allow about 30 min for a steady pace, and longer if you plan to stop for photos or a café.
Parking: Lay-by near Rocky Valley on B3263.
Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock, cliff edges and nesting birds.
There are 28 listings mapped nearby — cafés, sights, family stops and more. Use the map key to filter pins, then browse the cards below.
Paths can be muddy after rain. Wear suitable footwear, take water, and let someone know your route on longer walks.
Walk map & stop-offs
Stops along the way
Real places near this walk — pulled from the Cornish.co.uk directory. Somewhere to eat, things to see, family days out, wildlife and beaches within easy reach.
Eat & drink
See & do
2.1 km
See
Castle Island (Tintagel Castle)
Castle Island (Tintagel Castle) sits in Tintagel, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…
Beaches nearby
0.4 km
Beaches
Benoath Cove
0.6 km
Beaches
Bossiney haven
Discover this secluded gem near Bossiney, a ruggedly beautiful cove perfect for exploring rock pools and…
3.5 km
Beaches
Trebarwith Strand
Discover the dramatic beauty of Trebarwith Strand, a breathtaking beach near Pencannow. This expansive sandy expanse,…
5.8 km
Beaches
Tregardock
A hidden cove near Trebarwith, Tregardock boasts rugged cliffs and a wild, unspoiled beach. It’s a…
Shops & markets
Places to stay
1.1 km
Stay
Brenda's at Tintagel
Brenda’s at Tintagel sits in Tintagel, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors exploring…
Know before you go
🧭 Getting there
The walk starts near Camelford. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.
🅿️ Parking
Lay-by near Rocky Valley on B3263
🐕 Dogs
Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock and cliff edges.
⛰️ Safety
Paths can be muddy and uneven after rain. Wear suitable footwear and let someone know your route on longer walks.
More walks nearby
Coastal paths and inland loops within reach of this spot.
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- Coastal Boscastle Harbour walk, North Cornwall This is a very flat, easy walk that takes place mostly on the pavement. Rocks at the end of the harbour can… Trail guide →
- Coastal Crackington cracker walk, North Cornwall Paths are mostly uneven natural surfaces and walking may be strenuous in places. Route includes some slopes, steps, stiles and unfenced clifftop.… Trail guide →