WT18 catalog single pgs

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!

“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 Cornwall

HIDDEN 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