Day 1 – Welcome to Cornwall Read Less: Day 1
Welcome to Cornwall
Arrive at St Austell train station this afternoon and meet your Wilderness guide. Enjoy a short drive to the village of Tintagel, set high on the Cornish coastline and imbued with legends of King Arthur. This afternoon, head out for a beautiful circular hike through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walk along the headland and into the footfalls of history, crossing the spectacular bridge to explore Tintagel Castle. At this site where past meets present, and fact meets folklore, explore the ruins of this medieval fortress and learn about the region’s rich history. This evening, settle into your welcoming hotel, which will be your base for the next two nights.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Walk Details: 6 km / 4 miles | 190 m / 623 ft | Approx: 2 hrs

Day 2 – Port Isaac and Padstow Read Less: Day 2
Port Isaac and Padstow
This morning, take a stroll through the winding lanes of Port Isaac, a 14th-century fishing village where white-washed cottages look out over the Atlantic ocean. Come mid-morning, pop over to Padstow and enjoy exploring there too, perhaps indulging in a buttery cornish pastry. This afternoon, join your guide to hike a beautiful stretch of the South West Coast Path – one of the UK’s most treasured national trails. Return to Boscastle this evening and relax.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Walk Details: 13 km / 8 miles | 172 m / 565 ft | Approx: 4.5 hrs

Day 3 – Coverack to Lizard Point Read Less: Day 3
Coverack to Lizard Point
After breakfast, mosey your way south to explore the Lizard Peninsula. Begin your walk in Coverack, a village once famous for smuggling but now peaceful, quiet, and home to a handful of fishing boats. Hike along the coast, passing the arched rock of the Devil’s Frying Pan and the sweeping sandy shores of Kennack Sands. Perhaps roll up your trousers and walk through the surf and with colourful wildflowers speckling the coastline, take in the beautiful views all around. Later this afternoon, arrive at your accommodation and enjoy a delicious dinner after a day spent in the fresh salty air.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Walk Details: 17 km / 11 miles | 980 m / 3,215 ft | Approx: 7 hrs
Shorter Alternative: 12 km / 7 miles | 300 m / 984 ft | Approx: 4 hrs

Day 4 – Lizard Peninsula to Poldhu Cove Read Less: Day 4
Lizard Peninsula to Poldhu Cove
After a relaxed breakfast, lace up your boots and begin walking in the morning light. Hike along another section of coastline on a trail that winds its way steadily north. Look out for the serpentine stone that crayons the cliffs in red, white and green as you pass sandy beaches, smuggler coves and sea stacks noisy with seabirds. This afternoon, finish your walk at Poldhu Cove and from the headland, take in the views towards Dollar Cove, named after the wreck of a Spanish ship in 1669, in which the shoreline became awash with silver coins.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Walk Details: 16 km / 10 miles | 540 m / 1,772 ft | Approx: 7 hrs

Day 5 – Exploring St. Ives Read Less: Day 5
Exploring St. Ives
Today nip up the west coast to the picturesque town of St. Ives. Popular with artists, this seaside village is a delightful jumble of cobbled streets, historic buildings and independent shops. Spend the morning enjoying the town, perhaps visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. An English artist and sculptor, Barbara Hepworth moved to St Ives at the beginning of the Second World War and remained there for the rest of her life. After lunch, join your guide to hike from St. Ives along a wild stretch of coast where wild thyme blooms and the views stretch across an endless ocean. This evening, relax in St. Ives, perhaps taking an after-dinner stroll in the softness of dusk.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Walk Details: 12 km / 7 miles | 490 m / 1,608 ft | Approx: 5 hrs

Day 6 – Penberth Cove to Land’s End Read Less: Day 6
Penberth Cove to Land’s End
Your penultimate day takes you to Land’s End – the most westerly tip of England. After breakfast, begin your hike in a tiny fishing hamlet, where a cobblestone slipway slides into turquoise water and the locals fish for mackerel, crab and lobster. Walk across the clifftops, stopping to explore Minack Theatre, a stunning open-air stage overlooking the Atlantic. Afterwards, pause for a snack and a paddle on a stunning sandy beach. This rocky, winding coastline is beautiful and invigorating, with plunging cliffs, sea caves, and deep blue pools. After reaching Land’s End, transfer back to St. Ives and take some time to relax before a celebratory dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Walk Details: 13 km / 8 miles | 600 m / 1,969 ft | Approx: 6 hrs

Day 7 – St Michael’s Mount and Depart Read Less: Day 7
St Michael’s Mount and Depart
This morning head out to visit St Michael’s Mount, a tidal island home to an ancient castle, chapel and local community. Immerse yourself in stories of deception and disguise while you explore. Return to the mainland, and pop to Rinsey Head where you’ll have lunch and time for a short stunning walk along the coastal path. Look out for the Wheal Prosper engine house, which strikes a remarkable silhouette against a big blue sky. Afterwards, head to St Austell, where your guide will transfer you to the train station to begin your journey home.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

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Accommodation Read More

This trip features some of the best small hotels and food along the route we travel, all hand-picked by us. Accommodation is in a choice of double or twin rooms with ensuite facilities.

Single Rooms

There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of £585.00 is charged.

Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Meals Read More

All meals are included in this trip from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 7. Included dinners are two courses as standard.

Great food is of paramount importance on all Wilderness England trips, and we will enjoy excellent regional cooking throughout this all-inclusive trip.

On this trip, we generally eat dinner as a group however, if you would like to make alternative arrangements, you are free to do so. Your guide will have an evening off during this trip where they do not eat with the group.

Inclusions Read More

6 nights accommodation in 3 star and 4 star hotels/inns on a B&B basis.
All meals during the trip as stated in the itinerary (Meals included indicated as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
The services of an experienced and knowledgeable guide/driver throughout
All transport throughout the trip, starting and finishing in St Austell.

Grading Read More: Blue Graded 4-6
Blue graded walking holidays are suitable for fit and experienced hikers. We walk at a good pace and you can expect to be out for 6-8 hours a day. You will not always be on a path and the terrain underfoot can be rough and boggy, including boulder fields and mountain tops. Daily distances will be typically up to 16km but may be longer occasionally. Daily hike details are available in the itinerary.

Travel - Arrival and Departure Read More

You will be met by your Wilderness England Guide at St Austell Railway Station at 12:15pm on Day 1 of your trip.

The trip will end at St Austell Railway Station at 3:30pm on the final day.

St Austell can be reached by train from central London and we have designed this trip to coincide with trains arriving from and leaving to London so that you can make the journey on the same day. There is also the Night Riviera Sleeper service which calls at St Austell if you’d like to travel on the train overnight.

If you wish to stay in St Austell pre or post trip, it is good base to stay to explore the nearby Eden Project or The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Trip Reviews

Rated 4.88 out of 5 based on 26 review(s) of Wilderness Walking – The Coast of Cornwall

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Vicki Warner-Huggins

Reviewed on 26/08/2024

Age: 70 - 80
Country: United States
Trip Date: 10/08/2024
Trips Taken: 1

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Amazing experience! Would go again in a heartbeat.

Alice Henkin

Reviewed on 19/08/2024

Age: 70 - 80
Country: United States
Trip Date: 10/08/2024
Trips Taken: 1

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Outstanding - small trip, wonderful hikes, good value.

Marcia Whiting

Reviewed on 19/08/2024

Age: 70 - 80
Country: USA
Trip Date: 10/08/2024
Trips Taken: 2

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A gorgeous part of the world to experience by walking on the Coastal Path with a local guide.

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Day 1

Welcome to Cornwall

Day 2

Port Isaac and Padstow

Day 3

Coverack to Lizard Point

Day 4

Lizard Peninsula to Poldhu Cove

Day 5

Exploring St. Ives

Day 6

Penberth Cove to Land’s End

Day 7

St Michael’s Mount and Depart

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