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JUSTIN FOULKES
Set on the western edge of Great Britain,
Cornwall is an ancient cultural haven
surrounded by the sea and filled with legends.
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, and soak up the
local lore. We’ll take full advantage of the
flourishing dining scene, including Jamie
Oliver’s “Fifteen” restaurant—signature dishes
with a Cornish twist.
Days 1-3
Padstow / Port Isaac
From the
working fishing port of Padstow, one of our hikes
brings us from the medieval harbor town
of Bocastle to the ruins of Tintagel Castle,
forever linked with tales of King Arthur. We
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 is
at St. Petroc’s Bistro, the acclaimed seafood
restaurant of chef Rick Stein.
Days 4-6
Porthcothan / Land’s End / Lamora
Cove / St. Ives
At the horseshoe-shaped bay
of Porthcothan, we walk cliff trails to the
impressive volcanic rock stacks called the
Bedruthan Steps, and we hike to famed
Land’s End, the westernmost point in England.
Following in the footsteps of pirates and
smugglers, we take the trail through photogenic
Lamora Cove, tucked beneath the headlands.
Our base is St. Ives, a quaint seaside town and a
haunt of artists for generations.
Days 7-10
Fowey / Polperro / Saints’ Way
We explore the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a
vast estate with botanical collections from
the Victorian plant hunters, then ferry across
St. Austell Bay to the riverside port of Fowey.
One of our hikes brings us from Polperro, with
its ancient cottages and fishermen’s lofts, to
Palruan, with our paths never far from the
sea. Another walk circles 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.
JACK SULLIVAN
COMBINE ANY TWO EUROPE TRIPS FOR A $400 PER PERSON DISCOUNT!
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“This trip was
AWESOME! Beautiful
hikes, amazing
seaside towns, great
cuisine, fabulous
lodging, and an epic
Trip Leader with
such incredible
local knowledge.”
Kate F., Santa Monica CA
Hiking in CornwallHIDDEN COVES, FISHING VILLAGES, AND HIKING THE CORNISH COAST
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
• Three-night stay at each historic hotel—
less packing!
DETAILS
• 10-day trip begins and ends in Bodmin
• 9 nights seaside hotels
• All meals included except 2 lunches and
3 dinners
DATES
May 7-16, 2018
Jul 2-11
Jun 4-13
Sep 3-12
TRIP COST
$5095 (11-14 members)
$5295 (5-10 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
We hike the most beautiful and historic pathways of Cornwall’s spectacular coast.
PHOTO: MAURIZIO RELLINI