St Ives, Cornwall, Walking Tour: Bathed in sunshine, paddle, walk the beaches and streets with us!

Are you missing St Ives? Why not pop the kettle on and join us for a 'view-cation'! as we paddle through the warm sea on Porthminster Beach at low tide, all the way to the stumps of the original wooden pier. We don't stop there, retracing our steps to Pedn Olva Hotel and a wander through the town to Porthmeor and St Nicholas Chapel.
Filmed on 2nd June 2020, the streets are still quiet due to Coronavirus restrictions but the summer sunshine was warm and welcoming. People are starting to emerge to enjoy the town's beaches and get some exercise. Some of the local shops are open, but not all.
Feel like you are taking every step with us as we wonder through St Ives on a beautiful June day.
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[@canuckpeoplerule]

I love this long video. I also love that it’s silent and lets you hear the sounds of the environment you’re walking around in. Too many people who do these great walking around videos blast music during the whole video so you can’t hear anything. I hope you guys do more like this like in port Isaac and more of those great storm videos. Thanks guys

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed! Port Isaac is on the list - most of the Cornish seaside towns would be great, we think! Sarah :)

[@DrewandDiane]

We watched every minute of it and had a 70 minute vacation from the pandemic. Thank you! Now adding St Ives to our post-Covid bucket list.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Wonderful!

[@jackhooper3927]

Of all the places of worship I have seen, the chapel on the hill is ,for me , the best: Sea, sky, mankind off in the distance. A place to think things through, and get a proper perspective on the world and things truly important. Thank you for showing this place.

[@bookprincess612]

Such a joy and treasure ❣❣❣I am afraid I will watch it again and again 😊😄

[@peterbattey8263]

wow , thanks for uploading. I know it's not the same but I am sitting watching this with an ice cream in one hand and a bottle fizz in the other, with my feet in a bowl of water. Imagining walking along the beach. Brilliant!!!!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Well, that is hilarious - all that is missing is the knotted handkerchief on your head!! and a seagull of course!! Sarah :)

[@lindajones1497]

Love this vlog, as a visitor to St Ives over many years I felt as though I was there walking with you

[@jillinthegreen2]

Just beautiful! Thank you x am missing my happy place so much and this little film just captures a walk in st ives so perfectly.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)

[@markkneill-boxley7434]

Thank you, a St Ives fix to keep me sane 🙂

[@stephenjohns3817]

Best town in UK for sure! Another epic video👍

[@Rdw7856]

Thank you. It’s like being there, so grateful. Hope you’re both well X

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Our pleasure! Glad we could transport you to St Ives! Sarah :)

[@dianawright2357]

Love it! Love it! Love it! It felt just like I was walking on the beach. No fast forward high speed motion or video game whiz bang camera shots. Fantastic!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Warts and all!! No gimmicks to cover the bad bits! Sarah :)

[@judybee]

''There is hope, no matter how fierce the storm'' ....spotted at around 26mins into vid in St.Ives High street. How true. x J x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Resonates with our current situation beautifully! We will get through... Sarah :)

[@janetfawcett761]

I love St Ives and will get a pleasure out of watching it over again thanks for bringing back happy memories

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sarah :)

[@johndevon9695]

Well done. Beautifully shot. 👍👍

[@Zenajs]

That was absolutely wonderful. Thank you ❤

[@Riktenstein]

Brilliant - thank you for the video. I love St Ives. I plan to live there one day.

[@christinegitsham5012]

Thank you fir this, so lovely I could almost feel the tingling of the water on my toes, perfect for a hot day like today.👍💕

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You’re welcome 😊Sarah :)

[@cebusapella9125]

Lovely video - St Ives is so beautiful, and when there's a low tide it's wonderful to walk on all that sand. Wonderfully (if a bit eerily) quiet!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Absolutely! Still in the throws of lockdown with the shops shut! Sarah :)

[@4kitinerantur]

Really relaxing walk. Thanks for sharing!

[@jimnorris37]

Wonderful. Mesmerising evocative and watery footsteps that showed me views of St Ives that I had not even imagined.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

It's a stunningly beautiful place!! Sarah :)

[@andrewhenderson4583]

Love the video hoping to be in St Ives in September and November if things improve but in the mean time I’ll keep watching your videos thanx

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Keep watching! Sarah :)

[@daveberry9922]

same as

[@cuccumagic]

What a fantastic video! We really enjoyed watching till the end. Grazie 😃

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Cheers! You star! Sarah :)

[@cathydyer3774]

Just watched this on a chilly 1 December. Absolutely fantastic filming. I love the way you share the filming. I loved the paddling and the sand waves. You showed us so many beaches, views and streets. I waved to Sarah when she waved!! Thank you both. 😊 🧡⛱

[@esthermorrissey1454]

What a real joy.......& what a glorious day in April. I loved the walk through the sea and when I look at the streets I wonder how we ever drove down them, but, we did, but a long time ago. St Ives never disappoints, never....no mater what time of the year or what the weather is. Aa virtual pleasure.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Sarah :)

[@lisaduncan8454]

Really enjoyed watching this, wish we were there. 👍

[@marcomolinero5877]

Lovely! This was medicine for my anxiety. Thank you.

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Sarah and Andrew. I loved your virtual walk round St Ives. It brought back so many memories. Also I got to see parts I've never seen before. Thank you for sharing.

[@zabeerrashid8148]

Liked before watching as I love St Ives. Keep up the great work 👏❤

[@goldencherub2391]

Absolutely perfect! Thank you:))

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Our pleasure! Sarah :)

[@jodylancaster8706]

Thanks, really enjoyed that. I've been to St Ives but have never walked around the beach at low tide. That was a interesting perspective 💞

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it! Low tide reveals the old wooden pier, I always find it fascinating! Sarah :)

[@jodylancaster8706]

@@CornishWalkingTrails If we can ever make it back, I will look for it😊

[@fionakent3083]

That was totally amazing, thank you so very very much, although i will never walk around my beautiful St Ives myself ever again, it was truly amazing to do it virtually even though heart breaking at the same time ❤❤❤

[@markhazel9570]

What a beautiful video, thank you. St Ives is such a lovely place, especially out of season. We were lucky enough to marry at Tregenna Castle a few years back & a few weeks ago fulfilled one of our dreams by buying a small place in this wonderful town.

[@tessaspanton6891]

i really enjoyed following you on your walk round St Ives, beautifully filmed. It's lovely to hear the sound of the waves and your footsteps so i eel like I am walking with you. On my many visits to St Ives I have never seen it as quiet. Thank you so much.

[@michellemurphy8747]

I love your videos. It transports me to Cornwall in a second. Thankyou! We can't wait to get there later in the year. I so want a paddle now! 😁

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Nothing better than a paddle in the water! Sarah :)

[@colleenchapman5229]

I really enjoyed watching this in bed tonight on my kindle.We would have been there today but looking at the shops and pubs closed and not many people about it would not have been the same.The beauty of it is still the same though and as soon as we will be back.Thank you so much for the view-cation

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Everything is slowly coming back to life, changing daily! Sarah :)

[@marianrussell6089]

Just home today from week in st Ives. It's the happiest place on earth to me. X

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Love St Ives! Sarah :)

[@daviddowning8411]

It's amazing that the tide goes out so far to expose all that sand and then comes back in to float the boats.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I agree - love to see the old stumps of the wooden pier from years ago! Sarah :)

[@светланалукьянова-е9у]

Восхитительно! Ваше видео просто околдовало меня. Благодаря ему, я реально ощутила, буквально на физическом уровне, теплоту воды от набегающих волн, приятную влажность песка. А город Сент-Айвс показался таким тихим и уютным в своих будничных хлопотах, что пройдясь по его улочкам на душе становится спокойно

[@jennycox454]

Brilliant love it already x

[@TheRustyPrince]

Cracking video like all the others, great way to see st ives this way, keep up the great work 👍

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thanks, will do! Sarah :)

[@brianstory9031]

Thank you,this presentation made me happy would like to visit some time.though not anytime soon

[@MILVAMIRANDA]

💖😍💖😍 Beautiful beach!

[@kingofthehill412]

Thank you, can't wait to get back to Cornwall 👍

[@ange2427]

really beautiful, i really enjoyed watching it.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Cheers! Sarah :)

[@brianspicer8829]

Loved it !!!,,,,,,Brian & Jane

[@MineyM0]

Perfect for my workout on the elliptical trainer! Thank you very much!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You're so welcome! Sarah :)

[@mamo315]

Wow so interesting walk: St Ives Bay is a really nice place. Greetings from Italy ☺

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you very much! Sarah :)

[@theresacurran4012]

What a lovely tour of St Ives, Thankyou Sarah and Andrew I will watch it again. Its on my travel list for next year if the Australian boarders open. Andrew walked past the passtie shop and didn't stop.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Our pleasure! We had all of the perfect elements to make this a stunning video - St Ives played its part beautifully! Sarah :)

[@aquatekt1402]

Thank you, feeling much better now .☀️😃

[@FR-iz7mp]

Wonderful walk... I love it ! If you have the time and energy maybe you could film a virtual walk around land s end..... 😀😍🌅

[@peterdovey5182]

I could just feel those riveted sand bars beneath my feet as you walked through the water, come on Boris, open up the holiday trade in Cornwall.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I think you have your wish today!! Sarah :)

[@jesusisking3974]

So beautiful and filmed perfectly. I had been hoping a video like this would be available as I'm wishing to move either Cornwall or Torbay area of Devon.....from Scotland. I'm a middle-aged woman wishing to start afresh and to meet up with a walking group alongside a love of Art, Theatre, Pottery, Writing, Poetry etc etc. Thank you so much for this informative video. GOD BLESS 🙏❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sarah :)

[@kernow62]

Oh wow, thanks for this. Never thought I would see St. Ives so empty this time of year. Perfect for doing your virtual walk and very much appreciated for use while I try and shed a few pounds while on my treadmill. If you ever do one of Penzance I will be in heaven, especially the bits not seen by tourists.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Perfect for the treadmill - hopefully you wont even notice the time passing! Sarah :)

[@TravellingTorunn]

I really enjoyed this walk in always amazing St. Ives 😍 It is strange to see it so empty. But I loved to "walk there with you" on this wonderful day 😍 Thank you.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

A bit strange to see it empty but hopefully not for much longer! Sarah :)

[@danieldaniel43]

Yeah be full of emits soon

[@TravellingTorunn]

@@danieldaniel43 😂😂😂

[@phil7301]

We stayed lots of times in the "Pelican" cottage by smeatons pier , right by the indoor market, . Lovely video !

[@phil7301]

You come off the pier , past the harbour masters office, ,turn left, it's on the right , then the pelican is opposite the steps down to the beach

[@MILVAMIRANDA]

I'd love to visit that gorgeous town one day!✌

[@Turk-yv6un]

Just beautiful! The ocean is so clear and blue! Is it always so quiet or just because of Covid?

[@brianaveriss7972]

Lovely walk, thank you.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Our pleasure! Sarah :)

[@johnojohno4194]

I think this is best described as wonderful torture :-) wonderful because it is a wonderful video and a great way to pass an hour plus, torture because we should be there LOL, Thank you.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh no! But at least its the next best thing! I think you need to be holding an ice cream with your feet in a bucket of water!! Sarah :)

[@johnojohno4194]

@@CornishWalkingTrails You know I may just do that, we have some ice cream in the fridge, now where can I get a couple of seagulls to pinch them :-)

[@pam9824]

Absolutely fantastic video which i enjoyed so much. Wish i could be there but sadly looks like it won't be happening this year. I miss Cornwall so much.🌞🌊 Thank you Sarah and Andrew . 😊👍xx

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Hopefully you will be here soon! Sarah :)

[@pam9824]

🌞😎🏖🍻🥂 🍤⛵🐬🏊‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ happy days!

[@neilcurson4505]

Thank you for the video, we were due in Cornwall next week for 3 weeks, but alas not, so this video helps keep the spirits up! Cornwall will still be there next year.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Perhaps you can get down here after all ! Sarah :)

[@AlisonBryen]

I love walking round from Porthminster beach to the harbour at low tide! This is why I usually wear my Mountain Warehouse sandals on my walk down from Carbis Bay. That way I don't mind getting my feet wet!

[@alibobsmarland9572]

Gorgeous. One place I've always wanted to visit.😀

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

A bucket list 'must' visit! Sarah :)

[@alibobsmarland9572]

@@CornishWalkingTrails Definitely. Shame its a seven hour drive!😀

[@AlisonBryen]

@@alibobsmarland9572 it's well worth the journey. We're 5 and a half hours away and we make the trip every year.

[@alibobsmarland9572]

@@AlisonBryen Couldn't agree more. The drive back home always seems longer though!😃

[@andyadventures2841]

Very nice 💚

[@fionakent3083]

My beautiful Cornwall 😍

[@natureview337]

Absolutely love this video! I’m wondering what will the weather temperature be during mid October? Would love to visit!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We filmed this video in June when we have long sunny summer days but today it is blustery with the autumn leaves falling and the occasional heavy shower. We do get lovely calm sunny days in October but walks on windy days with a hot chocolate afterwards are more normal! Sarah :)

[@imranzazai7404]

Very nice.

[@stevemcgowan3017]

Not many people about .i want to be there now but my wife says wait till after lockdown liftoff .as she lived in cornwall for 57 years before I took her off her feet.😀we usually go down twice a year in the campervan camping off grid..jeannies family around st austell and wadebridge..just lovely to sea and hear the sea.thanks.steve

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

A Cornish maid! I hope you get back down here before too long! Sarah :)

[@stevemcgowan3017]

Cornish Walking Trails yes thanks Sarah I enjoy your videos where are you based .we know quite a few off grid camp places Hope to use .will have to see how busy it is .tend to prefer quiet places like some of your walks get to .st mawes jeannies fav spot

[@davidgillespie9803]

Really love St Ives my wife and me have stayed there numerous times over the past 25 years, we are chomping at the bit to return. This has been fantastic Sarah & Andrew thankyou. PS Your arm must have been very tired after an hour & 10 mins of holding the camera. Proper job 👍

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! Yes, we pretend we are either carrying a glass of water so that we walk very carefully! Not easy in the water - I do that bit because Andrew refuses to take his shoes and socks off!! Sarah :)

[@blitzpfalz9973]

you have surpassed yourself with the video. You just forgot to buy the best ice cream at the port. For me you can bring two Shipwreck scopes and for my wife Salte Caramel from Moonmaid of Zennor. Thank you very much for bringing us home during the Corona period. greetings from Germany. stay healthy. Kind Regarts Günter

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Oh! We had ice cream! And fish and chips!! Sarah :)

[@midnightrocker7]

How warm or cold is that water on the coast of England?, the beach looks nice though, can't be as cold as say the coast of Ireland or Scotland, maybe almost like a beach in New Hampshire or Maine in the US, and that water is cold, I'm sure the water is not warm like Florida or the Caribbean, St Ives looks like the best part of the UK to be at with the beaches, wouldn't mind visiting sometime if I could ever make it to England from Connecticut, US

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

St Ives is a beautiful place! The water is not as warm as Florida or Mediterranean; by the end of the summer it will be about 16 degrees c, maybe warmer in some sheltered coves and creeks, wetsuit recommmended. Sarah :)

[@fionakent3083]

This has been bittersweet for me i have lived here for 25 years, but my days are numbered now & i know i will never walk round St Ives again 😭😭😭

[@andreahancock3860]

thank you.im there with you

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Take a paddle in St Ives anytime! Sarah :)

[@kenpyne]

Lovely walk how many miles was it 😎😎

[@pdunderhill]

Close to perfect, but Cornwall will miss her tourists. Is it as hot hot as '76?

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We will need our tourists and I think they are coming - it will be quite a shock!! Sarah :)

[@gunjanshrivastava7349]

Wonderful...i am currently in st ives and a beginner youtuber. Could you please share how you film this without any shaking, do you kindly use any gimble.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

No gimbal, just practice and self critique! Sarah :)

[@gunjanshrivastava7349]

@@CornishWalkingTrails that's really good work 🙂 i am sure it would have taken lot of efforts. Will definitely try this. You are inspiring, hope my channel will grow as yours some day 🙂 Lots of love. Gunjan

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

@@gunjanshrivastava7349 Thank you and you're welcome! All the best and most importantly - enjoy creating your channel! Sarah :)

[@TheFowey]

I wonder where all the granite stone came from to build st Ives there's a thought

[@natwad5468]

Hiya, what's your easy store called please , really interested, thank-you x

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Hi there, the etsy store is called 'cornishwalkingtrails' - no spaces! Thank Sarah :)

[@natwad5468]

@@CornishWalkingTrails I'm after a st ives pic for someone do you have anything, love your work 😀

[@ianmiller4445]

Andrew and Sarah, Give up your day jobs! A multi-experience video. You're getting better and better.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I wish we could! Sarah :)

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

Always makes me think, 80 years ago these "Picturesque back st cottages" would have been discus sting slums" now prob sell for £300k ! Funny old life.

[@carleneroberts5670]

I love St.Ives but too much time is spent walking towards it. Most pp will get bored before the good stiff

[@carleneroberts5670]

STUFF NOT STIFF !!!!

[@AlisonBryen]

I love walking in to St Ives...I never tire of it!

[@Anna-lk6ug]

you are fantastic||||||||||||||||||||||

[@jacquelinelast8259]

I really want to put my feet in that sea

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

I was hoping someone would feel like that! Sarah :)

[@michellemurphy8747]

Same!

[@pdunderhill]

It's bizarre and empty, not sustainable obviously but anyone in Day Glo orange is unnecessary. New tungsten and tin Mines along with with the Duchy behaving like reasonable landlords... The Duchy is not an easy landlord, no arguments or collective legal movement. Dad took them to Court in 76, last drought, before they stopped bringing in Water Browsers to drain his well.