8 days tour

Cornwall & Dorset - Hiking The Highlights Along The Coast Pa

Cornwall & Dorset - Hiking The Highlights Along The Coast Pa

This tour includes:

Flights

Flight to Bristol and back Price examples from/to Frankfurt Airport. Prices are based on limited available airline fares. Surcharges are possible at any time. Other departure airports can be selected. If you booked your flights through ASI Reisen, you will be picked up at Bristol airport by an ASI Reisen representative: Please look for the ASI welcome sign with our logo as a distinctive mark. There may be some waiting time as there are different planes arriving. Upon arrival, transfer to our accommodation in Cornwall will take place at 17h30. Bristol Airport. Please note that on the day of arrival and departure a collective transfer from/to the airport will be organized. Departure on arrival day around 17h30, departure on departure day matching the departures from 13h00. In the evening we meet at 19h30 at the reception of the hotel to get to know each other and with info from the guide about the upcoming hiking week.

Accommodation

7 nights in selected 3-star hotels, rooms with bath/shower and WC Kilbirnie Hotel Durley Dean Hotel

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 dinners

Transport

Transfers and tours according to itinerary

Others

ASI Tour Book CO2 compensation of all travel emissions

Guide

Guided tour and support by authorized ASI mountain guide

Not included:

Optional

Others

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Cornwall & Dorset - Hiking The Highlights Along The Coast Pa

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Cornwall
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Cornwall

      Flight to Bristol and transfer to our hotel. In the evening, we meet with our guide at the reception of the hotel to get to know each other.



      Meals
      dinner

      Accommodation
      Kilbirnie Hotel
  • Day 2 Day 2: First Coastal Impressions
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: First Coastal Impressions

      We drive to the small coastal town of Trevone Bay: blessed with a wonderful beach, the coastal town hugs the hilly surrounding countryside. This is where our hike starts, which takes us around the cape: a first impression of Coast Path is created. At low tide, we can even take part of the hike along the beach. We reach Padstow at the mouth of the River Camel. A picturesque marina with small boats and weathered stone houses.



      Day tour
      Distance: ca. 9.1
      Walking time: approx. 03:05
      Ascent: approx. 90
      Descent: approx. 100
      Driving time: approx. 01:00

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Kilbirnie Hotel
  • Day 3 Day 3: St. Anthonys Head Round
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: St. Anthonys Head Round

      Today we head south and start our hike at Bohortha, on the south coast of Cornwall: the English Channel lies ahead of us here. We follow the Coast Path and reach St. Anthonyโ€™s lighthouse: it once had the biggest bell in Cornwall to warn sailors about shoals. The hike today takes us all the way to Portscatho.



      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 13.6
      Walking time: approx. 03:50
      Ascent: approx. 170
      Descend: approx. 170
      Driving time: approx. 01:50

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Kilbirnie Hotel
  • Day 4 Day 4: The Peninsula At Gorran Haven
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: The Peninsula At Gorran Haven

      The south coast has us again: one of the most beautiful panoramic hikes awaits us today: the one from the Roseland peninsula that leads us to Dodmans Point: it is the highest elevation on the coast with a modest 114 meters. However, Dodmanโ€™s Point is commonly translated as Deadmanโ€™s Point. Where this name comes from, we will learn today when we reach the stone cross of Martinโ€™s Cross.



      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 12.2
      Walking time: ca. 03:50
      Ascent: approx. 220
      Descend: approx. 250
      Driving time: approx. 01:35

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Kilbirnie Hotel
  • Day 5 Day 5: On The Road To Bournemouth
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: On The Road To Bournemouth

      After breakfast, we check out and continue our journey to Bournemouth. On the way, we make a stop in Exeter, whose city walls date back to Roman times. Exeter Castle, which dates back to the Norman conquest period, is famous. In the afternoon we reach Bournemouth, famous and popular for its 11 km long beach.



      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Durley Dean Hotel
  • Day 6 Day 6: The Famous Durdle Door
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: The Famous Durdle Door

      We could also call our hike today the โ€œTour of the Rock Archesโ€: we walk past Durdle Door, see Stair Hole and Lulworth Cove, and Butter Rock: speaking names we discover today. Our hike starts at Osmington Mills and continues along the coast to Lulworth. This is where our hike ends.



      DaysTour
      Distance: approx. 10.8
      Walking time: approx. 03:50
      Ascent: approx. 270
      Descent: approx. 300
      Driving time: approx. 02:00

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Durley Dean Hotel
  • Day 7 Day 7: At The Jurassic Coast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: At The Jurassic Coast

      Todayโ€™s hike takes us along the Jurassic Coast: UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 and not only because of its numerous fossil finds: the landscape is simply impressive: White limestone cliffs from the Jura and Cretaceous period form a picturesque contrast to the vastness of the sea. Another landscape and hiking highlight - thatโ€™s the last one this week.



      DaysTour
      Distance: approx. 10
      Walking time: approx. 03:20
      Ascent: approx. 240
      Descent: approx. 150
      Driving time: approx. 02:00

      Meals
      breakfast, dinner

      Accommodation
      Durley Dean Hotel
  • Day 8 Day 8: Farewell To Cornwall
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Farewell To Cornwall

      Drive to the airport and flight back home.



      Meals
      breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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