Golitha Falls are a series of cascades and waterfalls along a section of the River Fowey located in the Cornish woodlands on Bodmin Moor close to the town of Liskeard.  Up until a few weeks ago I will admit that I had never heard of them however during our recent staycation to Cornwall, our AirBNB hosts recommended a visit as they were located close to where we were staying.

Goiltha Falls are located in Draynes Wood and only a ten minute drive from Liskeard.  They are clearly signposted from the road and there is a large free car park though I would recommend getting there early as even though it was quiet when we visited, I can imagine it getting very busy and even full like everywhere else does during the busy and very crowded summer months in Cornwall.

Golitha Falls are free of charge to visit and the path to the falls starts across the road from the entrance to the car park.  There are also toilets located in the car park if you need to use them before starting the walk to the falls.

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There are two routes you can take at Golitha Falls – the short circular red riverside loop which follows the River Fowey to some of the smaller cascades before heading back to the car park and the yellow trail which continues further along the river to the bigger falls.  There are red and yellow arrows along the paths to help guide the way.

Both trails start together and then split further on.  The start of the walk is very easy as the ground is flat but further along and nearer the falls on the yellow route it becomes more challenging as the ground is rocky, uneven and even steep in places and you will also have to climb over rocks and tree roots.  Once you see the river bend on your left, you can walk down to the waters edge (it is steep in some places) or keep walking as far as you can go along the path and there are some stairs down to the bigger falls.

The ground can also be extremely muddy – it had been raining most of the week we were in Cornwall so we both changed into our waterproof hiking shoes before we got out of the car which was one of the best decisions ever as we would have easily ruined the trainers that we were originally wearing.

Whilst the rain during the week had made the ground extremely muddy, it also made for the best views of Golitha Falls as the water was flowing fast. The cascades are incredibly beautiful but do not go expecting giant waterfalls as you will be very disappointed. We walked along the rocks by the river but be careful not to slip – this is when sensible shoes are essential. Just remember if you have children with you to keep an eye on them at all times.

If you need something to eat or drink, once back at the car park you can grab a coffee at Inkie’s Smokehouse. They are famous for their burgers and even though we did not get anything to eat whilst we were there, our AirBNB hosts assured us that their food is amazing.

A trip to Golitha Falls is great way to spend some time when in Cornwall however I would only visit if you are already in the area as even though it is beautiful, I do not think that it is worth a special trip if you are staying further away especially when there is so much more to see and do in Cornwall itself. It is a great way to spend an hour so bring a picnic and enjoy being in nature.

Since this blog post was written back in 2021, some of the information may no longer be accurate or up to date. Be sure to do your own research and check official websites for the latest details before making any of your own travel plans.

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