Backways Cove

A steep path down through coastal scrub leads you to Backways Cove, a small and rather rugged sliver of beach tucked beneath Bodmin Moor's northern edge. It's the sort of place that rewards the walk more than the destination itself - rocky, narrow, and honest about what it offers. The cove doesn't have the drama of Cornwall's more famous coastal spots, but that's precisely why it works. You get genuine solitude here, especially out of season. The walk takes maybe fifteen minutes from the nearest parking, though the descent is sharper than it looks on the map. Come for the exercise and the quiet rather than expecting postcard views. Kids will manage it fine if they're used to coastal paths, though there's nothing to do once you're down there except stand about and breathe salt air. The rocks are slippery after rain, so timing matters. It's the kind of place suited to serious walkers who know Bodmin and want to escape the honeypots. If you're staying at Rosebud Farm Touring Park nearby - an adults-only spot that gets consistently high marks - Backways Cove makes a decent morning detour before heading inland. Worth the drive if you're in the area, but don't rearrange your holiday around it.