Guided Walks

Once you’ve taken a step beyond the courtyards and formal gardens, discover the true essence of the wild gardens that hide some of the West Country’s most vibrant jewels in their natural cradles.

Many of the larger gardens have well-marked trails, where you can follow seasonal blooms through the woods, be enchanted and discover petal flecked pathways to garden rooms, hidden ponds, secret hideaways and private picnic spots.

Cornwall is undoubtedly walking country par excellence. Pick one of the gardens set in some of the regions finest hiking hotspots and make a spectacular day trip of your garden visit as you cross the boundaries to explore trails along the coast, countryside, riversides and blustery moors.

Some of Cornwall’s most scenic gardens are perched on the water’s edge, or flaunt exotic havens close to the dramatic cliff tops. Take a hike along the famous South West Coast Path and take a pit-stop in a paradise oasis, where you can be fed and watered as you relax in the shade of exotic canopies.

Whatever pace you wish to wander, and however far you wish to walk, there is a Cornish garden to suit. Whether you want coastal views, dense woodland, ‘sub-tropical’ jungle trails or wide-open spaces, there’s a garden for every type of walker with a view to every terrain. So pull on your boots and get walking; what are you waiting for?