2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

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

Set on the western edge of Great Britain, Cornwall is a legendary cultural haven surrounded by the sea and filled with tales of mermaids and pixies. We’ve chosen the most

the 14th century, and enjoy a dinner at St. Petroc’s Bistro, the acclaimed seafood restaurant of chef Rick Stein. Days 4-7 Porthcothan / Land’s End / Lamorna Cove / St. Ives At the horseshoe-shaped bay of Porthcothan, we walk cliff trails to the volcanic rock stacks called the Bedruthan Steps and hike to famed Land’s End, the westernmost point in England. Following in the footsteps of pirates and smugglers, we take the trail through Lamorna Cove, tucked beneath the headlands. Our base is St. Ives, a quaint seaside town and a haunt of artists for generations. Days 8-11 Fowey / Polperro / Saints Way The Lost Gardens of Heligan are home to botanical collections from the Victorian plant hunters. We explore this vast estate, then ferry to the riverside port of Fowey for a hike from Polperro, with its fishermen’s lofts, to Polruan, following paths that are never far from the sea. Another walk circles Menabilly, Daphne du Maurier’s estate, which she reimagined as Manderley 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 11 via Bodmin. ON OUR WEBSITE ADVENTURES IN WALES Hike the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and craggy Mt. Snowdon in Snowdonia National Park. May 29-Jun 6, Sep 25-Oct 3, 2019. From $4995.

spectacular sections of the Cornish Coastal Path for our adventure, with three overnights in some of Cornwall’s most atmospheric coastal villages, including Fowey and St. Ives. Some of our hikes start right from our hotel’s front door! We’ll hike along towering cliffs and golden beaches, explore

“The itinerary was perfect—the hikes, the scenery, and the food were all sublime. And all of the hotels were superb too.” Larry S., Boise ID

TOBY ROXBURGH

fascinating sites including Tintagel, mythical home of King Arthur, and soak up local lore. Our adventure also takes full advantage of the flourishing dining scene, including meals at Rick Stein’s St. Petroc’s Bistro and Jamie Oliver’s “Fifteen” restaurant—signature dishes with a Cornish twist. Days 1-3 Padstow / Boscastle / Port Isaac From Bodmin, we hike from the medieval harbor town of Boscastle to the ruins of Tintagel Castle, a place forever linked with tales of King Arthur, and from the sands of Constantine Bay past the isolated lighthouse at Trevose Head. We explore the whitewashed “higgledy-piggledy” cottages of Port Isaac, a fishing village since

HIGHLIGHTS • Hike the most spectacular stretches of Cornwall’s north and south coasts, and to renowned Land’s End • Explore colorful fishing villages, including picturesque Port Isaac • Dine at the restaurants of celebrated chefs Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver • Learn about Cornwall’s Celtic heritage and legends of King Arthur • Three- or four-night stay at each hotel— less packing! DETAILS • 11-day trip begins and ends in Bodmin • 10 nights seaside hotels • All meals included except 1 lunch and 4 dinners

We hike the most beautiful and historic pathways on Cornwall’s legendary coast. PHOTO: MAURIZIO RELLINI

DATES May 6-16, 2019 Jun 10-20 Aug 26-Sep 5 Sep 9-19

TRIP COST $5595 (11-14 members) $5995 (4-10 members) Single supplement: $1350

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

LARRY & JANET SCHLICHT

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