Every where you turn in Penryn there is something to discover and enjoy. An almost unaltered timeline of architecture throughout the Town, a busy river of changing colours, beautiful hidden green spaces and woodland, huge lakes and historic gardens. Legacies of the past can be found in random spots while the contemporary thriving art community and many galleries continue to add their own unique, colourful and creative charm.
Each walk takes between 1 an 3 hours. Good walking shoes, water and the all important camera are essential items. Walks centered in or around the town will enable us to stop for refreshments at any one of the lovely cafes and bars. For walks further afield we are happy to arrange a pasty!
Prices Start at £5 pp, Kids Go Free
For more Information or To Book A Place Give us a Call 07769313706 or Email info@visitpenryn.
Here are just a few examples of the walks you can try in the meantime….
Exploring the Glasney Valley
Starting outside Penryn’s town hall and museum the trail is all about looking up and discovering some of the oldest echos of history. Gargoyles, keystones and other once finely presented pieces of ancient stone work, that made up the grand C13th Glasney College, now reside on the faces of subtler dwellings…..read more
Explore College Wood & Viaduct
Moving under the viaduct take a few moments to move out into the adjacent field where a huge old tree known locally as the, ‘Spooky Tree’, stands. Generations of children and indeed adults have spent many a dusky evening terrifying one another with scary tales under the gnarly branches of this wizened old fella….read more
College Reservoir & Nature Reserve
The lake is the natural habitat to a variety of birds and bats with bat box spotting being a great game for the very younger members of the walking party……read more
Penryn to Flushing Coastal Walk
Tucked between the bustling Islington Wharf boat yard and the church of St Gluvias is a secret, (well a not so secret now), little path. Follow this path from Penryn to Flushing, walk along the coastline and you will discover some real delights along the way….read more
Tremough Gardens
Another enjoyable walk surrounded by beautiful gardens and steeped in history is one that takes you through part of one of Penryn’s oldest estates, Tremough Gardens….read more
Do you have a favourite Penryn walk?
