Walk the Cornish Coast
Walk the Cornish Coast
Walk the Cornish Coast
4 Days Starting and ending in Newquay, UK
Visiting: Newquay, St Agnes Beacon, Trevose Head, Padstow, Cornwall
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BMLC
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
15-99 years
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Tour Overview
Explore the stunning windswept cliffs and headlands of Cornwall on this four-day Intrepid Retreats experience. Breakaway from the everyday on the southwest coast with this unpack-once getaway. You’ll soak up the views of sun, sand and sea both from your comfortable, family-run accommodation, and on memorable walks through the history and nature of this idyllic slice of Cornish countryside. Enjoy the time to slow down and get to know the places you visit, using the insider knowledge of your local host to discover the backstreets of these harbour towns, feasting on fresh seafood – and a Cornish pasty or two – along the way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cornwall / Newquay
Location: Newquay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Original style hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to your seaside escape in Newquay here in the north of Cornwall. Make your own way to your accommodation, a comfortable, centrally-located outfit that boasts great views over Newquay Bay. There will be a welcome meeting at 2 pm, when you’ll meet your local host, your group, and get over an overview of your upcoming itinerary. After unpacking for the next few days and settling in, join your host for a walk around the town, and get a bit of insight into the town’s history and what makes this a famous surfing destination. You might wander the harbour, hike up to the 14th-century clifftop hut used to alert local fishermen to shoals of fish filling the bay, and soak up gull’s-eye views across the green and grey dotted headlands. You can follow the path of the Gannel estuary back into town, and drop into the ornamental Trenance Gardens, backed by the train line viaduct that brought Newquay to the attention of seasonal visitors in the Victorian era. This evening is free for you to find a place for dinner – your host will have suggestions on hand.
Included Activities:
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Day 2 : Cornwall / St Agnes
Location: St Agnes Beacon, Newquay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Original style hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin the day inspired by the ocean as you undertake a yoga flow this morning. Practice your sun salutation and downward dog and stretch out in preparation for a walk later on. Then, grab your hiking boots and take a transfer to the start of the walk. Head down the coast to a former major centre of Cornish mining, where over 100 mines once dotted the landscape. Take the coastal paths across purple blooming heather and gorse to hilltops that offers panoramic views along the cliffs – on clear days as far as Padstow in the north and St Ives Bay in the south. Pass relics to a mining industry that only ended in the early 20th century, including dilapidated engine houses and chimneys perched on the cliff’s edge. Walk in the footsteps of the miners, all with a backdrop of ocean blues you might more normally associate with the Mediterranean. After the walk, take some time to explore the nearby main village, a jumble of granite cottages and main buildings spread over the surrounding hills and valleys, before returning to Newquay.
Included Activities:
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Day 3 : Cornwall / Trevose Head
Location: Trevose Head, Padstow, Newquay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Original style hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start early and fuel up with a hearty breakfast before you get those legs ready for another walk today, this time heading north to the stretch of Trevose headland that juts out into the Atlantic and boasts views far along the horizon. This is a protected section of rugged coastline and is an official 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', where marine wildlife, rare plants and headland animals will be free to flourish. Take a walk across sandy beaches, past collapsed caves and shipwrecks, look out across the ocean from the lighthouse, see sheltered coves and try to spot grey seals lolling and peregrine falcons soaring. You’ll have worked up an appetite, so take a transfer to Padstow and enjoy lunch at a small, family-run bakery that make Cornish pasties the traditional way. Take some time to wander around this pleasant town clustered around the harbour, before returning to Newquay and celebrating your final night.
Included Activities:
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Day 4 : Cornwall
Location: Cornwall
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Intrepid Retreats experience in Cornwall comes to an end today after breakfast.
What's Included
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Padstow - Cornish Pasty at the Chough Bakery
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Newquay - Private Yoga & Wellness Session (2 hours)
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Newquay - Host-lead orientation walk
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St Agnes - St Agnes Beacon and Wheal Walk
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Trevose Head - Circular Walk
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Padstow - Cornish Pasty at local bakery
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Meals
3 breakfasts
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Accommodation
Original style hotel (3 nights)
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Transport
- Taxi , Public bus
Included Activities
- Newquay - Orientation Walk with your Host
- Newquay - Private Yoga & Wellness Session (2 hours)
- St Agnes - St Agnes Beacon and Wheal Walk
- Trevose Head - Circular Walk
- Padstow - Cornish Pasty at the Chough Bakery
Accommodation
- Original style hotel (3 nights)
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes if aged 15+ and accompanied by an adult
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are international flights included in this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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