St Michael’s Way, Cornwall
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Inland walk

St Michael’s Way

Hayle, Cornwall

Distance 20 km
Type Inland

About St Michael’s Way

St Michael’s Way is a named walk on Cornish.co.uk — a full trail guide with the route on the map, practical notes, and nearby places from the directory. It starts near Hayle. The route is around 20 km.

Parking near Cornish trailheads is often limited — arrive early in peak season and check for local restrictions.

Dogs are generally welcome on Cornish trails — keep them on a lead near livestock, cliff edges and nesting birds.

There are 42 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.

Official trail info ↗

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

The White Hart 0.1 km Eat The White Hart Looking for The White Hart Ludgvan? This place to eat and drink in Ludgvan, Cornwall is… The SkS Inn 0.3 km Eat The SkS Inn The SkS Inn Gulval is a verified place to eat and drink in Gulval, Cornwall, listed… The Coldstreamer 0.3 km Eat The Coldstreamer Looking for The Coldstreamer Kerris? This place to eat and drink in Kerris, Cornwall is listed… The Old Quay House 0.6 km Eat The Old Quay House The Old Quay House St Ives is a verified place to eat and drink in St… The Watermill Restaurant 0.6 km Eat The Watermill Restaurant Looking for The Watermill Restaurant St Ives? This place to eat and drink in St Ives,… The Terrace Restaurant 0.6 km Eat The Terrace Restaurant Looking for The Terrace Restaurant St Ives? This place to eat and drink in St Ives,…

See & do

Hayle Estuary 0.2 km See Hayle Estuary Looking for Hayle Estuary? This attraction and things to do stop in Hayle, Cornwall is listed… Mount's Bay - Eastern End (near Gulval Church) 0.2 km See Mount's Bay - Eastern End (near Gulval Church) Mount’s Bay – Eastern End (near Gulval Church) sits in Gulval, Cornwall — a practical attraction… Hayle Estuary 0.3 km See Hayle Estuary Hayle Estuary Swallock sits in Swallock, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do stop… St. Brannock's Church 0.5 km See St. Brannock's Church Looking for St. Brannock’s Church Nancledra? This attraction and things to do stop in Nancledra, Cornwall… Trencrom Hill 0.5 km See Trencrom Hill Trencrom Hill is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Trencrom, Cornwall, listed on… Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens 0.7 km See Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens Crowlas sits in Crowlas, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to do…

Family & play

West Cornwall Golf Club 0.2 km Family West Cornwall Golf Club West Cornwall Golf Club Hayle is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Hayle,… St. Ives Bay Golf Club 1.2 km Family St. Ives Bay Golf Club St. Ives Bay Golf Club St Ives is a verified attraction and things to do stop… Ocean Looms Surf School 1.7 km Family Ocean Looms Surf School Looking for Ocean Looms Surf School Hayle? This attraction and things to do stop in Hayle,… St Ives Surf School 2.3 km Family St Ives Surf School St Ives Surf School Upton sits in Upton, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… The Kidzplay Cornwall 2.3 km Family The Kidzplay Cornwall The Kidzplay Cornwall St Ives sits in St Ives, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things… The West Cornwall Adventurer 2.3 km Family The West Cornwall Adventurer The West Cornwall Adventurer St Ives is a verified attraction and things to do stop in…

Wildlife & nature

Hayle Estuary RSPB Nature Reserve 0.7 km Wildlife Hayle Estuary RSPB Nature Reserve Hayle Estuary RSPB Nature Reserve St Ives is a verified attraction and things to do stop… Lelant Saltings Nature Reserve 0.9 km Wildlife Lelant Saltings Nature Reserve Lelant Saltings Nature Reserve Trencrom sits in Trencrom, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… Cornish Seal Sanctuary 1.7 km Wildlife Cornish Seal Sanctuary Cornish Seal Sanctuary Hayle is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Hayle, Cornwall,… The Saltings Nature Reserve 1.8 km Wildlife The Saltings Nature Reserve The Saltings Nature Reserve Hayle is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Hayle,… Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve 1.9 km Wildlife Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Hayle, Cornwall,… Cornwall Falconry Centre 2 km Wildlife Cornwall Falconry Centre Looking for Cornwall Falconry Centre Penzance? This attraction and things to do stop in Penzance, Cornwall…

Beaches nearby

Carbis Bay Beach 0.4 km Beaches Carbis Bay Beach A beautiful, sheltered sandy beach with turquoise waters and stunning views across St Ives Bay, easily… Porth Kidney Sands 0.6 km Beaches Porth Kidney Sands Adjacent to Lelant Beach, Porth Kidney offers a quieter stretch of sand, often frequented by seals.… Marazion 0.7 km Beaches Marazion Walk the picturesque South West Coast Path from Marazion, enjoying panoramic sea views and the serene… Long Rock 1 km Beaches Long Rock Stroll along a section of the iconic Mounts Bay Coastal Path, offering dramatic cliff views and… Porthminster Beach 1.6 km Beaches Porthminster Beach A beautiful sheltered bay with golden sand and clear waters, just a short distance from Mount.… Mexico Towans 1.6 km Beaches Mexico Towans A beautiful beach near Angarrack, Cornwall.

Shops & markets

The Old Forge 0.3 km Shop The Old Forge Looking for The Old Forge Crowlas? This shop and retail stop in Crowlas, Cornwall is listed… Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens Shop 0.4 km Shop Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens Shop Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens Shop Crowlas sits in Crowlas, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop… The Little Cornish Hamper Co. 0.5 km Shop The Little Cornish Hamper Co. The Little Cornish Hamper Gulval sits in Gulval, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop… The Potters Wheel Studio 0.6 km Shop The Potters Wheel Studio The Potters Wheel Studio St Ives is a verified shop and retail stop in St Ives,… The Cornerstore (Chyenhal - just within 2 miles) 0.8 km Shop The Cornerstore (Chyenhal - just within 2 miles) The Cornerstore (Chyenhal – just within 2 miles) Hayle is a verified shop and retail stop… Truloop Glass Studio 0.9 km Shop Truloop Glass Studio Truloop Glass Studio Berepper is a verified shop and retail stop in Berepper, Cornwall, listed on…

Places to stay

Porthminster Beach Cafe Apartments 0.1 km Stay Porthminster Beach Cafe Apartments Porthminster Beach Cafe Apartments Lower Quarter sits in Lower Quarter, Cornwall — a practical place to… The Old Quay House 0.2 km Stay The Old Quay House The Old Quay House Berepper is a verified place to stay in Berepper, Cornwall, listed on… Porthkidney Beach Campsite 0.2 km Stay Porthkidney Beach Campsite Porthkidney Beach Campsite Hayle sits in Hayle, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for visitors… Little Trenoweth Farm 0.3 km Stay Little Trenoweth Farm Looking for Little Trenoweth Farm Drift? This place to stay in Drift, Cornwall is listed on… The Old Rectory Cottage 0.3 km Stay The Old Rectory Cottage The Old Rectory Cottage Drift sits in Drift, Cornwall — a practical place to stay for… Carbis Bay Hotel 0.3 km Stay Carbis Bay Hotel Looking for Carbis Bay Hotel? This place to stay in Carbis Bay, Cornwall is listed on…

Know before you go

🧭 Getting there

The walk starts near Hayle. Use the directions button above to route to the trailhead.

🅿️ Parking

Check locally for the nearest car park — many Cornish trailheads have limited roadside parking.

🐕 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.