About this tour
A guided circular walk through Morwenstow on the North Cornish coast, navigating from clifftop paths to hidden valleys over 1.5–2.5 hours. This route traverses some of the Southwest's most exposed terrain, passing Morwenstow Church perched on dramatic slopes and Hawker's Hut—a 1843 shelter fashioned from shipwreck timber wedged into the cliff face. The walk reveals layers of local history: wrecking, contraband trading, and the eccentric literary figures who made their mark here. Expect steep gradients, sweeping coastal views, and quiet meadows dotted with ancient burial grounds.
Highlights
- Clifftop sections among Cornwall's highest and most windswept stretches
- Morwenstow Church in its spectacular clifftop location
- Hawker's Hut: tiny shelter built from salvaged shipwreck timber
- Secluded valley walk away from coastal paths
- Stories of wreckers, smugglers, and eccentric 19th-century residents
- Ancient churchyards and quiet pastoral meadows
What to expect
This is a proper coastal walk, not a gentle stroll. You'll tackle steep ascents and descents across exposed clifftops where wind and weather are genuine factors. The route dips inland through sheltered valleys and farmland before returning to the dramatic cliffline. Your guide will share the area's darker history—shipwrecks that drew salvagers, smuggling networks, and the tales of local characters like poet Robert Hawker. The landscape shifts throughout: windswept grass, church grounds, hidden glens. Pace varies depending on group fitness and how long you linger at viewpoints.
Good to know
Requires strong fitness and sure footing; steep sections aren't negotiable. Not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Bring waterproofs and sturdy walking boots—weather changes fast on the coast. Service animals welcome. Allow 1.5–2.5 hours depending on your pace and stops.
Frequently asked
- How long does Guided walk on the remote and wild North Cornish coast take?
- Guided walk on the remote and wild North Cornish coast runs for approximately 1 hour – 3 hours.
- How much does Guided walk on the remote and wild North Cornish coast cost?
- Prices start from GBP $55 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Guided walk on the remote and wild North Cornish coast run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Guided walk on the remote and wild North Cornish coast?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.