A "magnificent" Cornwall walk has been named as one of the best hikes in the UK that has an extra selling point. 

A trail that incorporates the Eden Project was featured in a list from The Guardian.

Discussing the list, the publication wrote: "From a wire bridge near Ben Nevis to a wild swim in Devon, these walks come with a unique manmade or natural element to look forward to as you stroll."

The Guardian's Travel 'Explorer' Kevin Rushby added: "Even the best walk needs a focal point, an extra something that makes the whole day come alive.

"For me the swim is the default choice. I’ll jump in that river, lake or sea at any time of year, but there are many other, less bracing, options."

The full list of the best UK hikes 'with extras' can be found on The Guardian website here.

What was said about the Eden Project walk?

Discussing the trail, Rushby said: "This is more like an extra with a hike since the magnificent rainforest and mediterranean domes of the Eden Project, are always going to make up a fairly substantial portion of the day.

"Walk here, however, and you get a free guidebook and the satisfaction of knowing you have contributed to its sustainability ethos."

Rushby started the hike at Penwithick, crossing Carbis Moor and onto the Cornish Alps where china clay used to be extracted.

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A point of praise is given for how the pits and heaps are regenerating themselves, with plenty of flowers and fauna growing there.

From there a footpath winds across the area rising to "a fine view of the sea" and then dropping towards the Eden Project domes.

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Rushy continues: "Now approaching its 25th year, the various biomes of the Project are well established: there are cacao pods and coffee beans on the trees in the spectacular rainforest dome, olives and oranges in the Mediterranean.

"These obvious honeypots are wonderful, but don’t miss out on the external walks and the new microworlds biome, called the Core.

"To continue the walk down to the coast (with an optional swim in the sea), head south through St Blazey Gate to meet the coastal path at Carlyon Bay, then turn west to the Georgian harbour at Charlestown."