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DATES FOR 2008:
- 18 May
- 15 June
- 12 October
(5days walking, 6 nights)
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Enjoy walking in this beautiful part of England. Cornwall
is an area that evokes its own unique atmosphere - it is strongly
influenced by its Celtic heritage, the sea and its
past mining and fishing history. It is the most independent
of English counties. Its geographical position isolated at the
end of England's south west peninsula, its mild oceanic climate
where palm trees grow and exotic gardens flourish, its
250 mile long coast line dotted with creeks and coves and
picturesque fishing villages, its association with pirates
and smugglers, its proud mining heritage and its ancient
myths and legends make Cornwall very special indeed.
Day One (Sunday)
Arrival at the hotel set in the lovely Fowey Valley where the River Fowey meanders its way from Bodmin Moor to the English Channel past creeks and woods
Overnight Fowey
Day Two (Monday)
Today we start the walk from Bodinnick overlooking the River Fowey. Here is the lovely riverside house of Ferryside once home to the writer Daphne Du Maurier and still lived in by her son. The walk follows above the River Fowey with outstanding views of the town of Fowey and beyond to the sea. Continue around the mysterious wooded tidal creek of Pont Pill and see the haunting remains of its little disused harbour once port of call to sea going sailing ships. On to the village of Polruan where its steep streets of stone cottages converge on its little harbour. Cross the River Fowey by ferry and walk a lovely coastal stretch with views of the English Channel. Pass little hidden coves to the Menabilly estate. Menabilly House tucked in amongst the woods almost hidden from view was the famous Manderley in Daphne Du Mauriers novel "Rebecca".
| 6 miles - 3 hours plus stops and visits |
Overnight Fowey
Day Three (Tuesday)
Drive to the tiny village of Lansallos nestling alongside its ancient church and walk down a sunken smugglers path to the sea - probably the most picturesque approach to the coast of any in Cornwall. Follow a dramatic coastline with the sound of waves and seagulls to Polperro - a picture book Cornish fishing village clustered around its granite harbour. Walk past old seafaring inns and rows of brightly painted cottages out on to the coast path once again. Continue walking this superb coastal section to the bustling fishing harbour of Looe. Here a Victorian summer resort developed around the old fishing community and today it is a lively commercial town.
| 10.5 miles - 6 hours plus stops and visits |
Overnight Fowey
Day Four (Wednesday)
Drive to the lovely Roseland peninsula and enjoy a spectacular circular walk of great scenic variety. Begin in Portscatho village and walk through narrow winding streets of whitewashed cottages to a coastal path of sheer delight. Experience outstanding sea views and beautiful sandy beaches to St. Anthony's head where there are magnificent views across Falmouth Bay, the third largest natural harbour in the world. Continue then via tidal river bank where private yachts bob up and down on their moorings and where, if you are lucky, you may glimpse a grey Atlantic seal. Follow along a secluded wooded creek and across fields and country lane back to Portscatho. This is a walk to remember. End the day on the Lizard Peninsular where your hotel awaits you for the next three nights.
| 9 miles - 5 hours plus stops and visits |
Overnight Lizard Peninsula
Day Five (Thursday)
Spend the day by the Helford River, a beautiful stretch of water with its many side creeks cutting deep into the surrounding countryside. Exploring the delightful villages of Mannacan, Gillan Harbour and Helford as we walk through this ancient countryside steeped in monastic history. Stop for lunch in Helford in a charming thatched pub overlooking the river. Here perhaps you might sample a Cornish Pasty and sup a pint of real Cornish ale. After lunch we walk through woods and meadows to discover the secretive and famous Frenchman's Creek immortalised by Daphne Du Maurier in her novel "Frenchman's Creek" and where she spent part of her honeymoon. Here waders and seabirds impart their plaintive cries across the silent waters. A memorable day in this special area.
| 6.5 miles - 3.5 hours plus stops and visits |
Overnight Lizard Peninsula
Day Six (Friday)
For the final day of the walk we explore the Lizard Peninsular, an area unique in its geology and botany. Start at the fishing village of Mullion with its neat 19th Century harbour tucked in between rocky cliffs. Walk a spectacular section of coastal path along the beautiful western plateau of the Lizard Peninsula. Experience outstanding sea views where the Spanish Armada was first sighted in 1588. We descend to the spectacular scenery of Kynance Cove where primeval serpentine rock forms dramatic outcrops and islands. This was an area much admired by early Victorian tourists. Continue to the most southerly point on the British mainland - the Lizard Point. Here the lighthouse looks over the tiny cluster of cafes and craft shops where serpentine rock ornaments are produced
| 7 miles - 3.75 hours plus stops and visits |
Overnight Lizard Peninsula
Day Seven
Depart after a leisurely breakfast.
Price: (2008)
$US 3,500 per person shared / $US 275 single supplement.
Details : Price includes - six nights accommodation, five
days walking, four dinners, all breakfasts, all lunches, fruit
and juice breaks on the walk, all entrance fees for programmed
visits, Blue Badge Tourist Guides, luggage transfers, back up
transport vehicle and tax.
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