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England: The Cornwall Coast
Easy to Moderate Terrain: 6-9 Miles Daily
If you have ever fancied walking to the ends of the earth, this Self-Guided Walking Tour to England’s paradisiacal Land’s End is sure to suit you. The beloved county of Cornwall is a walker’s haven of coastal vistas. Rocky headlands flank secluded coves, dreamy pastures reach toward soaring seaside cliffs, and sloping woodlands spill into pretty harbors hugged by endlessly charming villages. With our detailed maps at your side, you will follow Cornwall’s much-loved South West Coast Path into some of England’s most spectacular designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to cultural treasures protected by the National Trust—from the wooded creek of Pont Pill and the pristine Prussia Cove to the garden paradise of St. Just in Roseland and the dramatic St. Anthony’s Head, where the wide mouth of the sweeping Fal Estuary yawns before you. Cornwall’s unmistakable character is close at hand, too, during stays in the quaint seaside villages of Fowey, St. Mawes, and Marazion and visits to the cultural treasures of Falmouth, St. Ives, and St. Michael’s Mount. And to fuel your walk in Land’s End, you’ll savor the famously simple Cornish cuisine sourced from local waters and farms and elevated by the region’s most creative chefs.
Note: the tour overview, inclusions, and the map pertain to the 2019 itinerary.
Tour Highlights:
- Follow the breathtaking trails of Cornwall’s South West Coast Path, a long-established and celebrated walking trail.
- Enjoy the magnificent beauty, rural ambiance, and unhurried pace of Cornwall’s stunning Roseland Peninsula.
- Follow a cobblestone path accessible only at low tide to the island of St. Michael’s Mount, where an ancient castle and monastery await.
- Discover the sophisticated charms of St. Ives, a lovely seaside resort and artist community.
- Savor the simplicity of fresh Cornish cuisine, infused with creative flair at some of Cornwall’s finest restaurants.
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7 days, 6 nights
FROM $2,798 USD
per person, double occupancy
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Your Tour Includes:
- All breakfasts and three dinners
- Boutique accommodations
- Detailed maps & route notes
- Local representative available 24/7
- Scheduled taxi transfers
Self-Guided Flight Concierge:
- Ask our knowledgeable team to find flights that sync perfectly with your planned trip.
Itinerary & Accommodations
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Day 1
Arrival in Bodmin & Transfer to Padstow
Arrive in the traditional Cornish fishing port of Padstow, taking time this afternoon to explore the town’s colorful piers and shops, participate in a cooking class, or visit the National Lobster Hatchery. Feast on fresh seafood tonight at the flagship restaurant of British celebrity chef Rick Stein.
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Day 2
Padstow Circular Walk around Rock
6 miles, easy, 250-ft elevation gain and loss
Start your morning with grilled kippers or a classic English breakfast, followed by a scenic ferry across the Camel River estuary. Today’s easy walk takes you along sandy beaches backed by wildflower- and grass-covered dunes, past 13th-century St. Enodoc’s church to the bucolic village of Pityme.
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Day 3
South West Coast Path to Constantine Bay
12 miles (7-mile option available), easy to moderate, 300-ft elevation gain and loss
Explore a section of the 630-mile South West Coast Path—England’s longest National Trail. The scenery is classic Cornwall: grassy high cliffs overlooking the open ocean, rocky coves and beaches below, and charming villages offering hearty pub lunches. Afterwards, transfer to your boutique hotel in St. Ives.
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Day 4
Carbis Bay to St. Ives
8 miles (6.5- and 4-mile options available), easy to moderate, 400-ft elevation gain and loss
Today you’ll have ample time to explore the charming lanes of St. Ives, an artsy town filled with craft shops, galleries, museums, restaurants and cafés. An optional excursion leads to tiny Zennor, a village described by D.H. Lawrence as “lovelier even than the Mediterranean.”
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Day 5
St. Michael’s Way
10 miles, easy to moderate, 600-ft elevation gain and loss
Set off along St. Michael’s Way, a medieval pilgrimage route that traverses sand dunes on its way to far-reaching views at Trencrom Hill, then descends gently to sea level through wetlands rich with birdlife. Tonight’s hotel in Marazion has an on-site restaurant and beach bar with stunning views of St. Michael’s Mount, a tidal island crowned with a medieval castle and chapel.
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Day 6
St. Michael’s Mount exploration
4 miles, easy, 200-ft elevation gain and loss
Discover the enchanting ancient alleys and 12th-century monastic buildings of St. Michael’s Mount. Afternoon options include a loop back to your hotel along the South West Coast Path, or short bus excursions to Penzance or Land’s End.
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Day 7
Departure from Penzance
Transfer to Penzance for the train to London.
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Day 1
Arrival in Par, England; transfer to Fowey
You may arrive at the Par Railway Station whenever you wish. A taxi transfers you to Fowey, an old fishing village dripping with charm and seaside ambiance. After an afternoon exploring, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel.
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Day 2
The National Trust Hall Walk
5.2 miles, easy to moderate, 750-ft. elevation gain and loss
Traverse lovely countryside along the scenic Hall Walk, part of the South West Coast Path. Your loop is aided by two ferries and rewarded at every turn with splendid views of the harbor and Pont Pill wooded creek.
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Day 3
South West Coast Path: Portscatho to Place; ferry to St. Mawes
6.5 miles, easy to moderate, 450-ft. elevation gain and 500-ft. elevation loss
Transfer to seaside Portscatho on the magnificent Roseland Peninsula. Follow the stunning shore, walking along soaring headlands and through fields, farmland, and forest. Pause to marvel at the peninsula’s southernmost point, St. Anthony’s Head. Later, ferry to St. Mawes.
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Day 4
Loop walk from St. Mawes to St. Just in Roseland OR ferry and loop walk from Falmouth to Maenporth
6.2 miles, easy to moderate, 400-ft. elevation gain and loss OR 8.8 miles, easy to moderate, 700-ft. elevation gain and loss
Choose from two loop walks today. Follow a high ridge with splendid views to the garden-strewn church of St. Just in Roseland, returning via a scenic coastal path. Or ferry to Falmouth for a ramble to Cornish farmland and picturesque beaches.
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Day 5
South West Coast Path: Praa Sands to Marazion; St. Michael’s Mount
5.3 miles, easy to moderate, 500-ft. elevation gain and 400-ft. elevation loss
From Praa Sands, follow the South West Coast Path, traversing farm fields, sandy beaches, tiny coves, and dramatic cliffs. Descend to welcoming beaches and climb to rocky headlands for sweeping vistas. End your walk with panoramas of St. Michael’s Mount.
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Day 6
South West Coast Path: Zennor to St. Ives
6.1 miles, moderate, 600-ft. elevation gain and 900-ft. elevation loss
Follow the South West Coast Path to Zennor Head, soaring 200 feet above the Atlantic. Then follow a rigorous path down to coves and up to headlands until the trail levels out as you approach St. Ives’ scenic Porthmeor Beach.
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Day 7
Departure from Penzance
Transfer to the Penzance train station after breakfast to make connections home or to your next destination.
Dates & Prices
This tour is available daily, on request, from April 1 through October 31, 2018. Please note that the tiered tour price is based on a guarantee of a specified number of guests—should your group decrease in size, we reserve the right to alter the per person price if necessary as reflected in the Tour Price table. Please also note that the tour price includes one arrival transfer from Bodmin to Padstow on Day 1 of the tour and one departure transfer from Marazion to Penzance on Day 7 of the tour. If traveling in a group of two or more with separate arrival and/or departure times, additional charges will apply for multiple transfers.
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
This tour is available daily, on request, from May 1 through October 31, 2019. Please note that the tiered tour price is based on a guarantee of a specified number of guests—should your group decrease in size, we reserve the right to alter the per person price if necessary as reflected in the Tour Price table. Please also note that the tour price includes one arrival transfer from St. Austell to Fowey on Day 1 of the tour and one departure transfer from Marazion to Penzance on Day 7 of the tour. If traveling in a group of two or more with separate arrival and/or departure times, additional charges will apply for multiple transfers.
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
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