Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Hiking in Cornwall HIDDEN COVES, FISHING VILLAGES, AND HIKING THE CORNISH COAST

Set on the far western edge of Great Britain, Cornwall is an ancient Celtic haven filled with legends of pirates and smugglers and surrounded by the sea. We’ve chosen the

the sands of Constantine Bay past the isolated lighthouse at Trevose Head, and explore the whitewashed “higgledy piggledy” cottages of Port Isaac, a fishing village since the 14th century. One of our dinners will be at St. Petroc’s Bistro, the acclaimed seafood restaurant of chef Rick Stein. Days 4-6 Porthcothan / Land’s End / Lamorna Cove / St. Ives At the horseshoe- shaped bay of Porthcothan, we walk on high sea cliffs to the spectacular volcanic rock stacks called the Bedruthan Steps, and past rugged coves to famed Land’s End, the westernmost point in England. In the sheltered south Cornish coast, our trails lead from the “Merry Maidens,” a Neolithic stone circle more than 4,000 years old, to Lamorna Cove. Our base is in St. Ives, haunt of artists for generations. Days 7-10 Fowey / Polperro / Saints’ Way From the coastal village of Gorran Haven, our paths lead along the headlands to Chapel Point and we explore the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a vast estate with extensive botanical collections from the Victorian plant hunters. We’ll hike from Polperro, with its ancient cottages and fishermen’s lofts, to Polruan, with our paths never far from the sea, and pass Menabilly, Daphne Du Maurier’s estate, which she reimagined as Manderlay in her haunting novel Rebecca . We bid farewell to Cornwall with a beautiful hike along The Saints’ Way, a long-distance footpath marked with Celtic crosses, a legacy of early Christian travelers. Depart on Day 10.

most spectacular sections of the Cornish Coastal Path for our adventure, with overnights in some of Cornwall’s loveliest coastal villages, including Fowey and St. Ives. Many of our hikes start right from our hotel’s front door! We’ll hike along towering cliffs and golden beaches, explore fascinating sites including Tintagel, legendary home of King Arthur, pass trailside Neolithic stone circles, and

“Outstanding hiking combined with cultural experiences. The South West Coast Path was stunning, and we LOVED Tintagel, the tin mine, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.” Nancy P. Newton Upper Falls MA

PIETRO CANALI

enjoy talks with local historians. We’ll take full advantage of the flourishing local dining scene, including a feast at Jamie Oliver’s innovative “Fifteen” restaurant—signature dishes with a Cornish twist! Days 1-3 Padstow / Port Isaac From the little fishing port of Padstow, our hikes lead to the ruins of Tintagel Castle, forever linked with King Arthur, and to tiny St. Enodoc, a 15th century church nestled in the sand dunes. We’ll walk

HIGHLIGHTS • Hike the most spectacular stretches of Cornwall’s north and south coasts, including renowned “Land’s End” • Explore ancient sites and colorful fishing villages, including Port Isaac • Dine at the restaurants of celebrated chefs Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver • Learn about Cornwall’s Celtic heritage and spirited present DETAILS • 10-day trip begins and ends in Bodmin • 9 nights seaside hotels • All meals included except 2 lunches and 3 dinners

We hike the most beautiful pathways of Cornwall’s spectacular and historic coastline. PHOTO: SEBASTIAN WASEK

DATES May 8-17, 2017

Jul 10-19 Sep 11-20

Jun 5-14

TRIP COST $5695 (11-14 members) $6195 (6-10 members) Single supplement: $980

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 7

8 hiking days on moderate trails with some short steep sections, 4-6 hours a day, van support

TINA AND HORST HERZIG

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