The picturesque journey between St Ives and Carbis Bay in Cornwall is one of the best walks in Cornwall for kids. The walk is 1.5 miles long and covers a section of the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route all the way around the coast, from Poole Harbour in Dorset to Minehead in Somerset.

Being one of the coastal walks in Cornwall between two beautiful beaches (Porthminster and Carbis Bay) means that kids can be rewarded with a day at the beach or a dip in the sea.

The route starts by walking the path high above Porthminster Beach for stunning views of St Ives town. There are plenty of benches and picnic spots on the way up. The second section has stunning sea views before descending down onto Carbis Bay Beach.

For a longer walk, carry on the path towards Porthkidney beach. With very young children, it’s best to use a baby carrier as the route isn’t fully pushchair accessible.

To reach the start of the walk, simply catch the St Ives Branch line (one of the most scenic train journeys in the world!) from the mainland station of St Erth to St Ives.

Parking: Visitors can also park in the train station car park, although in high season it may be best to park in Trenwith car park.