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 0.2 km Eat The White Hart Looking for The White Hart Ludgvan? This place to eat and drink in Ludgvan, Cornwall is… Mount Haven Hotel Restaurant 0.3 km Eat Mount Haven Hotel Restaurant Mount Haven Hotel Restaurant Gulval sits in Gulval, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and… 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… Godolphin Arms 0.3 km Eat Godolphin Arms Godolphin Arms Rinsey sits in Rinsey, Cornwall — a practical place to eat and drink for… The Bean Inn 0.4 km Eat The Bean Inn The Bean Inn St Ives is a verified place to eat and drink in St Ives,…

See & do

St Michael's Mount 0.1 km See St Michael's Mount Looking for St Michael’s Mount Crowlas? This attraction and things to do stop in Crowlas, Cornwall… Mount's Bay 0.1 km See Mount's Bay Mount’s Bay Long Rock sits in Long Rock, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… St Ives Bay Beach 0.1 km See St Ives Bay Beach St Ives Bay Beach Sandsifter is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Sandsifter,… 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 0.4 km See St. Brannock's Church Looking for St. Brannock’s Church Nancledra? This attraction and things to do stop in Nancledra, Cornwall…

Family & play

St. Ives Bay Golf Club 1.1 km Family St. Ives Bay Golf Club St. Ives Bay Golf Club St Ives is a verified attraction and things to do stop… West Cornwall Golf Club 1.6 km Family West Cornwall Golf Club West Cornwall Golf Club Hayle is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Hayle,… 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,… Connor Downs Golf Club 1.8 km Family Connor Downs Golf Club Connor Downs Golf Club Hayle sits in Hayle, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… The Kidzplay Cornwall 1.9 km Family The Kidzplay Cornwall The Kidzplay Cornwall St Ives sits in St Ives, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things… The West Cornwall Adventurer 1.9 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 0.4 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 0.6 km Wildlife Lelant Saltings Nature Reserve Lelant Saltings Nature Reserve Trencrom sits in Trencrom, Cornwall — a practical attraction and things to… North Cliffs Nature Reserve 1.6 km Wildlife North Cliffs Nature Reserve North Cliffs Nature Reserve Hayle is a verified attraction and things to do stop in Hayle,… 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,… Cornwall Falconry Centre 1.7 km Wildlife Cornwall Falconry Centre Looking for Cornwall Falconry Centre Penzance? This attraction and things to do stop in Penzance, 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,…

Beaches nearby

Marazion 0.3 km Beaches Marazion Walk the picturesque South West Coast Path from Marazion, enjoying panoramic sea views and the serene… Carbis Bay Beach 0.6 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.… Porthminster Beach 1.1 km Beaches Porthminster Beach A beautiful sheltered bay with golden sand and clear waters, just a short distance from Mount.… Long Rock 1.1 km Beaches Long Rock Stroll along a section of the iconic Mounts Bay Coastal Path, offering dramatic cliff views and… Harbour Beach 1.6 km Beaches Harbour Beach

Shops & markets

The Little Cornish Hamper Co. 0.3 km Shop The Little Cornish Hamper Co. The Little Cornish Hamper Gulval sits in Gulval, Cornwall — a practical shop and retail stop… Truloop Glass Studio 0.3 km Shop Truloop Glass Studio Truloop Glass Studio Berepper is a verified shop and retail stop in Berepper, Cornwall, listed on… 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 Old Forge 0.7 km Shop The Old Forge Looking for The Old Forge Crowlas? This shop and retail stop in Crowlas, Cornwall is listed… The Cornish Hammock Company 0.9 km Shop The Cornish Hammock Company Looking for The Cornish Hammock Connor Downs? This shop and retail stop in Connor Downs, Cornwall… The Old Forge Art Gallery 0.9 km Shop The Old Forge Art Gallery The Old Forge Art Gallery Copperhouse is a verified shop and retail stop in Copperhouse, Cornwall,…

Places to stay

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… The Old Quay House 0.2 km Stay The Old Quay House The Old Quay House Bosence is a verified place to stay in Bosence, Cornwall, listed on… 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… The Mount View Guest House 0.3 km Stay The Mount View Guest House The Mount View Guest House Tregajorran sits in Tregajorran, Cornwall — a practical place to stay… Carbis Bay Hotel, Spa & Ocean Views 0.5 km Stay Carbis Bay Hotel, Spa & Ocean Views Carbis Bay Hotel, Spa & Ocean Views sits in Carbis Bay, Cornwall — a practical place…

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.