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Highlights of Cornwall's North Coast

From £1,180.00
8 Days & 7 Nights
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Highlights of Cornwall's North Coast

  • Walking the best of Cornwall’s north coast from St Ives to Padstow & Tintagel.
  • Rugged cliff tops, peaceful and pristine coves.
  • Tintagel and its mystical connections to King Arthur and Merlin.
  • The quaint port of Port Isaac, where TV drama Doc Martin was filmed.
  • Freshly caught fish and chips at Rick Stein’s famous restaurant.
A self-guided walking tour experiencing the highlights of Cornwall’s north coast from St Ives to Padstow & Tintagel. Enjoy overnight stays in the quaint fishing towns and villages of St Ives, Padstow and Tintagel and follow trails through designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walk along the rugged clifftops and hear the wild Atlantic seas crashing against the rocks. As a contrast, pass through secluded and peaceful golden sandy coves. Encounter Cornish history first-hand as you pass the ancient remnants of the mining industry and hear locals regale in the local pubs about the legend of King Arthur and Merlin.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive St Ives and overnight Day 2 Loop Walk via The Carracks and Rosewall Hill 9 miles / 14.4 km Day 3 Free day in St Ives or optional walk 8 miles / 12.9 km Day 4 Transfer to Mawgan Porth. Walk to Padstow 10 miles / 16 km Day 5 Free day in Padstow or optional walk. 7 miles / 11.3 km Day 6 Transfer to Port Isaac. Walk to Tintagel 9.5 miles / 15.3 km Day 7 Tintagel Loop Walk via Boscastle 10 miles / 16 km Day 8 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 7kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 7kg is equivalent to 1 single running shoe (not even a pair!). Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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    Join us on a walk from St Ives to Penzance on the South West Coast Path. This remote and exhilarating walk along the clifftops visits the bustling towns, golden sands and secluded coves of Cornwall.

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  • Walking the South West Coast Path

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