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England: The Cornwall Coast
Moderate Terrain: 6-10 Miles Daily
Cornwall offers a bounty of rugged seaside landscapes and bustling harbor towns for Anglophile adventurers to enjoy. Walking the spectacular oceanfront cliffs, picturesque fishing villages, and broad sandy beaches, you’ll soon discover why travelers return to this region’s famous South West Coast Path. Start your journey in the fishing port of Padstow—a culinary hub, thanks to its fresh seafood. Next, explore the subtropical beaches of St. Ives, where acacia trees and palms frame a waterfront that resembles the Mediterranean more than the North Atlantic. Finish your journey at St. Michael’s Mount near Penzance, a 12th-century monastery and castle linked to the mainland by a narrow cobblestone path only visible at low tide. Along the way, you’ll visit the prehistoric remains of ancient Celtic Cornish settlements, chat with the locals over a pint in the village pub, and relax in sumptuous, coastal hotels. It’s a quintessentially British adventure by the sea…perfect for you to appreciate at your own pace.
Tour Highlights:
- Savor a dinner to remember at Padstow’s renowned Seafood Restaurant, owned by acclaimed chef Rick Stein.
- Walk along Cornwall’s legendary South West Coast Path on a breathtaking ramble across grassy headlands, stopping to take in seaside bluffs and hidden coves.
- Follow a cobblestone path accessible only at low tide to the island of St. Michael’s Mount, where an ancient castle and monastery await.
- Take time to explore the quirky and artistic town of St. Ives, visiting its many galleries and boutiques as you go.
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7 days, 6 nights
FROM $2,798 USD
per person, double occupancy
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Dates & Prices
This tour is available daily, on request, from April 1 through October 31, 2017. 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.
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