Join IWN Ramblers for a special walk through St Ives with Matilda, exploring the life and story of local fisherman and artist Alfred Wallis.

IWN Ramblers: Alfred Wallis Walk, St IvesSunday 8 November 2026

Join IWN Ramblers for a special walk through St Ives with Matilda, exploring the life and story of local fisherman and artist Alfred Wallis.

Some of you may remember Matilda leading an Alfred Wallis walk for IWN before. Since then, her research has become the award-winning book Alfred Wallis: Child Pauper to Artistic Luminary, which won the top award at the 2026 Holyer an Gof Cornish Book Awards.

On this walk, Matilda will take us through some of the places connected with Wallis's life and share the story beyond the paintings, from his impoverished childhood and years at sea to his family life in St Ives, the town in which he began painting, and his relationships with the artists who later became interested in his work.

It's a chance to explore St Ives differently, discovering the story of a man whose life was rooted in the town long before he became known as an artist.

Walk details

📅 Sunday 8 November 2026

📍 St Ives

⏰ Time: 1PM

🥾 Walk difficulty: 1/5

⏱️ Approximate duration: Two hours

📌 Meeting point: Meet at the far end of West Pier- the sea end (the pier closest to the RNLI Station)

🚗 Parking: Paid parking at St Ives train station, but the car park can get busy, so please car share where possible.

💚 Booking is essential. We look forward to exploring another beautiful part of Cornwall together.

If you have any questions, accessibility concerns, or need support getting there or would like to offer transport, please feel free to message us.

Would you like to lead a walk? Let us know here: https://forms.gle/EoBB8HCKxaFZKDmi6 (https://forms.gle/EoBB8HCKxaFZKDmi6)

IWN Ramblers WhatsApp group

You’re also welcome to join our IWN Ramblers WhatsApp group, a space to arrange lift shares, share photos, stay updated, and even connect with others for walks outside of our organised sessions. You can join the group by following this link or you can opt in when booking your ticket.

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Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate information and maintain safety during our walks, participants join our rambler group activities at their own risk. Inspiring Women Network (IWN) and its organisers cannot be held liable for any loss, injury, or incidents that may occur. Please exercise caution and be mindful of your surroundings at all times. By participating, you accept these terms.

Booking & Donations

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