Walking The Western Tip of Cornwall - Twin Centre
Walking The Western Tip of Cornwall - Twin Centre
Walking The Western Tip of Cornwall - Twin Centre
8 Days Starting in St Ives and ending in Penzance
Visiting: St Ives, Zennor, Pendeen, Sennen, Penzance, Porthcurno, Mousehole
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07IP
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
2+, Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Cornwall has the longest coast in the UK and much of it is designated as 'An area of Natural Beauty (AONB)' This stunning walk follows the coastal paths, from wild cliffs and heath-land to golden sands and charming harbours, these are five days of exceptional walking in It is one of the UK's most spectacular and unique regions. The coast is wild in this area with stunning scenery and this holiday takes in Cape Cornwall, Sennen Cove, Land's End, the Minack Theatre and Mousehole. This twin centre holidays is based on 3 nights in St Ives and 4 nights in the historic harbour town of Penzance, transfers are included in order to fufill the itinerary.You walk starts in picturesque St Ives, a beautiful town which seems to have it all, sandy beach, charming harbour and narrow streets full of interesting craft and art shops and galleries, not to mention the restaurants and cafes with their tempting treats, the trail heads West following the coast each day. The natural scenery often competes with human history for your attention, stunning beaches and impressive cliffs are punctuated by hill top forts, bronze age burial chambers and reminders of Cornwall's tin mining history along the way. As you reach the most westerley tip of mainland UK the geological feautures surround Lands End with its arches and stacks and the pink hued cliffs of Portcurno Bay are a beautiful sight. Flora and fauna are visible at every turn on this impressive coastline, wonderful wild flowers, including sea pinks line the coast, look out for the sea birds and if you are really lucky you may see grey seals bobbing about in the waters below.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In St Ives
Location: St Ives
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrival in St Ives
Day 2 : St Ives To Zennor
Location: St Ives, Zennor
Meals Included: Breakfast
A dramatic introduction to the Cornish landscape today; beyond the narrow,
sheltered streets of St Ives the path soon leads out into one of the wildest
sections of the entire Southwest Coast Path. Rugged granite moors rise
inland, while the narrow strip of land between the windswept cliffs and the
hills is studded with tiny farming hamlets and stitched with stone walls
dating back to prehistoric times. The views are spectacular from the craggy
headlands, with buttresses of weathered stone dropping dramatically to an
often restless sea. In sheltered spots flowers find sustenance in the thin
soil, while myriad seabirds make their homes on the cliffs, facing the full
brunt of the Atlantic Ocean. Transfer back to St Ives at the end of your
walkng day.
Day 3 : Zennor To Pendeen
Location: Zennor, Pendeen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Zenoor to start your walk. Todays route passes along rocky paths
and moorland fringes, through hard countryside littered with blocks of
granite, towards the Pendeen and St Just mining districts. The harsh
landscape maintains a beauty in its wildness, one that inspires countless
stories of piskies and giants (how else can you explain the lumps of granite
thrown across the land?).Sections of the path take you away from the sea edge
and there are grand views of the granite hills (carns) that back the coast.
Particularly impressive are the Carn Galvers and Watch Croft. Finally,
passing by beautiful Portherras beach, the coastal path winds past Pendeen
Watch lighthouse before reaching Pendeen where you are transferred back to St
Ives.
Day 4 : Pendeen To Sennen
Location: Pendeen, Sennen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Pendeen. Along this exceptional stretch of coast, the natural
beauty competes with human history for your attention. Proud headlands are
crowned with Iron Age hill forts, towering cliffs are home to Bronze Age
burial chambers and at every turn are reminders are of Cornwall's mining
heritage. The end of the north coast is rugged and impressive, with high
cliffs cut by steep inlets and moorland hills rolling away in land. This is
the St Just mining district, perhaps the birth place of the Cornish tin
mining industry and a world leader in tin production in its heyday. Engine
houses perch in the most precarious of positions and the remains of stamping
mills and arsenic works are found in sheltered valleys. Moving on to the West
coast, the scenery remains grand and impressive. From the treacherous Brisons
reef to the golden sands of Sennen beach, the sea scape dominates. With
lovely sheltered valleys and a path that constantly rises and falls, one
minute you are at sea level and the next way up above, looking down on the
gulls as they circle below. From here you are transferred to Penzance where
you spend the next 4 nights.
Day 5 : Free Day In Penzance
Location: Penzance
Meals Included: Breakfast
Free day to explore the historic harbour town of Penzance. Discover the many
wonderful local granite stone buildings centred around the two central town
parks. Explore Chapel Street which runs from the town centre to the harbour
with an ecletic mix of buildings, many dating back to the 18th century and
before; there is even the Egyptian House which has colourful Egyptian styling
and sphinx like adornments. Penzance has a thriving artistic community in the
town which is reflected in the numbers of galleries to visit.
Day 6 : Sennen To Porthcurno
Location: Sennen, Porthcurno
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Sennen. A short walk packed full of incredible scenery today.
From the vaulted cliffs and sea arches of Lands' End to the outstanding pink
hued cliffs of Porthcurno Bay. Add to this crystal-clear water and a
profusion of wild flowers and the region's popularity is easily understood.
The coast path can be busy at either end of this walk but remains relatively
quiet in between. With Lands End and the Minack Theatre, it is a region that
draws many visitors but it doesn't take long to get away from the commotion.
With just over six miles to cover, it is an easy walk with plenty of time to
stop off and enjoy the incredible views before your transfer back to Penzance
from Porthcurno.
Day 7 : Porthcurno To Mousehole
Location: Porthcurno, Mousehole
Meals Included: Breakfast
A morning transfer to Porthcurno. Leaving behind the beaches and windswept
cliffs of the West coast, there is a significant change upon reaching the
more sheltered South coast. Numerous deep valleys here are filled with palms,
fuscia and gunnerera and even the highest cliff tops proudly display a good
selection of wildflowers. The rocky sea line between Lamorna and Mousehole is
lovely and the last section of open countryside until after Marazion.
Mousehole is a working fishing village every bit as picturesque as the post
cards suggest. Narrow streets run down to the tiny harbour where you can
enjoy the sea breeze before your transfer back to Penzance.
Day 8 : Leave Penzance
Location: Penzance
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Penzance after breakfast
What's Included
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Walking transfers as required
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All breakfastsÂ
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All accommodation
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Route directions and maps
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Luggage transfersÂ
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Single accommodation (available on request, compulsory supplement)
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Travel insurance
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Visas and vaccinationsÂ
Food
All breakfasts included.Enjoy the local cuisine in a mixture of restaurants, inns, pubs and seaside cafes. Cornwall is famous for its fish and shellfish, dairy produce, wine, beer and of course the humble Cornish Pasty. There are also plenty of traditional fish and chip shops to choose from.Â
Accommodation
TREGONY GUEST HOUSE, ST IVESTregony Guest House is a beautiful three-storey end of terrace townhouse, with spectacular panoramic views of the St. Ives coastline and the Atlantic Ocean and is only minutes from Porthmeor Beach, and the cobbled streets of the old town and fishing quarter of St. Ives.. The rooms are comfortable and stylish. TREMONT HOTEL, PENZANCEThe Tremont B&B is situated in the Conservation area of Penzance in a row of Victorian houses built about 1855 when the railway came to Penzance. The building is set over 3 floors, with many of the original features still remaining. Penzance is a historic port on the south facing shores of Mount's Bay and has one of the mildest climates in the UK.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
UK passport holders do not need visas for this trip. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassies.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No vaccinations are obligatory.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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