Take a walk around Cornwall's world-class geological sites and areas of outstanding natural beauty, guided by the Cornwall Geologist!
Cornwall Geologist provides guided walks around some of the region's most beautiful and fascinating places, promoting inspiration through education about Cornwall's unique natural history.
Enjoy a wander around the Cornish coast and countryside, exploring the landscape in a way you never have before. Learn how to read the rocks beneath our feet to tell the story of our ancient past, and discover how it has shaped the landscape around us to define Cornwall’s unique mining and maritime culture.
Open-access guided walks take place regularly at different locations around Cornwall. You can find all upcoming Geowalks and booking details listed below.
Looking for something bespoke? Private or personalised guided walks can also be designed, depending on individual group requirements.
If you have any queries, please get in touch for more information.
Geowalk locations
Upcoming Geowalks
Private Geowalks
Looking for something bespoke?
Private Geowalks can be designed around where you want to go and what you want to see depending on your individual or group requirements, allowing you to experience the wonders of Cornwall's geology surrounded by your friends and family.
Private Geowalks can also be designed for working groups to explore Cornwall whilst helping to achieve your company goals. They can blend together guided tours around world-class geological sites with exciting activities based around your agendas, team building exercises, or simply providing a group with a fun and dynamic getaway in Cornwall.
If you are interested in booking a walk for a private group, please contact Cornwall Geologist for more information.
If this sounds perfect for you, but you still aren't sure what you want to see and where you want to go, click on the link below to give you some ideas. If you want any more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Cornwall Geowalk eGift Cards are great gift ideas for your friends and family any time of the year!
eGift Cards can be purchased for individual tickets to book on to an open-access Geowalk. Alternatively, you can purchase an eGift Card for a private Geowalk for up to 10 people.
To find out more and purchase an eGift Card, please click on the link below:
See what others have to say about Cornwall Geowalks
"Sam is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. An insightful and thoroughly enjoyable geowalk along this spectacular stretch of Cornish coastline. Highly recommend!"
"I highly recommend the experience. Sam is an excellent group leader. With great communication skills, his passion for geology is infectious and he is very knowledgeable about the mines."
"Amazing experience to learn about Cornish geology. Very well-organised and presented, highly recommend."
"Passionate, informative, superb expertise, turning what is just there as ubiquitous into a compelling narrative"
"Probably one the best tours I have ever done. Sam's passion is contagious and I learnt so much. Looking forward to the other tours offered in Cornwall!"
Choosing the right walk for you
Whilst we are not taking part in extreme sports, parts of the Cornish coast and countryside can involve uneven footpaths and steep inclines. You need to be able to take part in the activity you are booking.
Cornwall Geologist endeavours to make activities as accessible as possible. A range are offered to accommodate people of varying abilities, with each activity providing the necessary accessibility information so you can make informed decisions for if it is right for you.
To help find the right walk for you to get the most enjoyment out of it, each walk is measured against the Cornwall Geologist Geowalk Difficulty Guide. This scale considers both technical difficulty (walk length, terrain, elevation) and recommended fitness and accessibility levels for each activity.
Look out for the number of Cornwall Geode logos* that represent the difficulty level of an activity, from 1 (Accessible) to 5 (Adventurer). This can be found in the information for individual Geowalks listed above.
*Cornwall Geode Logo:
To find out more information about the different levels of walks we offer, click the link below. You can also learn more in the Cornwall Geologist Accessibility Statement.
Dogs on Geowalks
We welcome dogs on Geowalks whenever circumstances allow. However, this does depend on the places we visit and any local restrictions in place.
Some locations may have dog bans in place; some could be all year round or seasonal.
Some locations may not be suitable for dogs. Rocky foreshores and steep cliffs can be dangerous for them, and the time of year may also pose a threat, especially hot days.
Some areas we visit may have livestock nearby or include environmentally sensitive areas where dogs may disrupt wildlife and habitats. The National Trust require dogs to remain on leads where livestock is present and during bird nesting seasons (1st March-31st July).
You will be informed in the activity briefing whether dogs are allowed or not.
If your furry friends are able to come along they must be kept on leads at all times, and you must ensure they will not be a disruption to others. You are responsible for picking up any dog mess they create, and ensure they are fit and capable of completing the walk route. They also may need drinks and snacks for the journey!
The National Trust provide information for dog owners including a rating system for access and a code of conduct. Information on beach access can be found on the Cornwall Council website.
