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PIETRO CANALI
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
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
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
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.
We hike the most beautiful pathways of Cornwall’s spectacular and historic coastline.
PHOTO: SEBASTIAN WASEK
TINA AND HORST HERZIG
Hiking in Cornwall HIDDEN COVES, FISHING VILLAGES, AND HIKING THE CORNISH COAST“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
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
DATES
May 8-17, 2017
Jul 10-19
Jun 5-14
Sep 11-20
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