7 days tour

Walking In Cornwall

Walking In Cornwall

This tour includes:

Guide

Guide included

Others

All listed activities

Meals

All breakfasts are included. These consist of cooked and continental options each day. Cornwall has some of the best cuisine in the UK. Fish, naturally, is one of the regional specialities. Your leader will suggest different restaurants for the evening meal to showcase the full range of Cornish cuisine. Lunch follows a similar theme, with variety and quality paramount.

Accommodation

On this walking adventure in Cornwall, our time is split between two traditional seaside towns: Padstow and Charlestown. Padstow: Old Custom House (nights 1-3) Enjoy a quayside spot in the bustling fishing port of Padstow. The town itself is a foodie hotspot, largely thanks to the success of local TV chef Rick Stein, though there are also traditional tearooms, cafes and pubs to try. Our 23-room boutique hotel overlooks the working harbour, ideally placed for exploring. Itโ€™s also a gastro pub, serving contemporary pub classics and award-winning beers. Charlestown: The Rashleigh Arms (nights 4-6) The Rashleigh offers 18 nautically themed rooms by Charlestown harbour, the last 18th-century Georgian harbour and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The accommodation and in-house pub-restaurant are both award winners, the latter offering drinks from the nearby St Austell Brewery and classic-contemporary pub food.

Transport

Throughout the week, we have little need for transfers; however, when required, we use a private minibus or make use of local buses, a practical and cost-effective way of reaching start points or returning from the end of our walks.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single supplement โ€” Visas and vaccinations โ€” Any entrance fees

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Walking In Cornwall

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Padstow
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Padstow

      Our adventure begins in Padstow, a working harbour town in north Cornwall thatโ€™s seen a popularity surge among walkers and foodies in recent years. Settle into the hotel and join the welcome briefing, in which your leader will go over the adventures ahead and answer any questions you might have. Accommodation: Old Custom House (or similar)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Camel Estuary, Rock, Beautiful Beaches Of Polzeath And Daymer Bay (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Camel Estuary, Rock, Beautiful Beaches Of Polzeath And Daymer Bay (Breakfast)

      We set out from Padstow by catching the foot ferry across the Camel Estuary to the small seaside village of Rock. Our route takes us slightly inland to the idyllic beaches of Polzeath and Daymer Bay and then up to Pentire Head. After lunch, we walk past St Enodoc Church and along the dunes, returning to Padstow by foot ferry in the late afternoon. Dinner offers a chance to try chef Rick Steinโ€™s much-acclaimed fish and chips โ€“ though you may want to visit one of the many other restaurants here โ€“ before returning to our townhouse hotel for the evening. Accommodation: Old Custom House (or similar)

  • Day 3 Day 3: North Cornish Coast (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: North Cornish Coast (Breakfast)

      Heading out of town from the hotel and along the coastal path, our route follows the cliffs at Stepper Point, past the observatory with panoramic views of ocean, town and estuary. Keep an eye out for peregrine falcons, the fastest birds in the world, known to fly and nest in this area, as you traverse the coast and beaches towards lunch in Trevone or Harlyn Bay or even Constantine Bay depending on our progress. Catching the bus back across the headland in the afternoon provides a leisurely end to the day.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Fowey Estuary, Restormel Castle, Saintโ€™S Way (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Fowey Estuary, Restormel Castle, Saintโ€™S Way (Breakfast)

      We transfer to Lanhydrock Gardens to start walking down the Fowey Estuary. From the gardens, which are well worth an explore, we walk towards the coast passing the picture-perfect Restormel Castle and onto the lovely town of Lostwithiel for lunch. In the afternoon, we join the Saintโ€™s Way through the lovely village of Golant and onto Fowey and the south Cornish coast. At the end of the walk, we transfer to our new hotel in Charlestown.

  • Day 5 Day 5: South West Coastal Path To Mevagissey (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: South West Coastal Path To Mevagissey (Breakfast)

      In the morning, we walk directly from our hotel southwards along the South West Coast Path towards the wonderful town of Mevagissey. On the way, we veer from the path to visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan (revived in 1991 after 70 years of neglect and restored to former glory - see โ€™Moneyโ€™ section for entrance fee) and then into Mevagissey for a lunch of seafood caught that morning.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Carlyon Bay, Polkerris Beach And Fowey (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Carlyon Bay, Polkerris Beach And Fowey (Breakfast)

      After breakfast, we jump on a public bus, which will drop us just above the village and beach at Polkerris. We begin walking along the coast towards Gribben Head, before dropping down to Polridmouth Cove, where Daphne Du Maurier based her 1938 gothic novel, Rebecca. Arriving in Fowey, we stop for lunch and in the afternoon there is the opportunity to cross the harbour by ferry into Polruan and walk the other side of the estuary. Afterwards, we catch another ferry back into Fowey and enjoy our last night together.

  • Day 7 Day 7: End Charlestown (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: End Charlestown (Breakfast)

      Our exploration of Cornwall ends in Charlestown. You can make your way home, but if youโ€™d like to explore Cornwall a little more, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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