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Independent Walking

Cornwall’s Dramatic Northern Coast

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orth Cornwall's Atlantic coast is a dramatic and beautiful section of the
south west coastal path. The walking is varied and challenging, each

day enjoying new experiences including beautiful sandy bays, secluded
inlets harbouring quaint villages and rugged cliffs. Highlights of your
walking holiday include some towering sheer cliffs including High Cliff,
which at 223m is the highest coastal cliff in Cornwall & a number of wellpreserved small fishing ports and villages, such as Port Isaac and Boscastle,
located in secluded bays or sinuous inlets. Their white-washed cottages
with slate roofs line attractive, twisty lanes climbing the narrow coves,
making for an idyllic scene. Either side of the attractive and busy medieval
fishing port of Padstow on the Camel Estuary is a series of dramatic headlands which provide great views along the coast. Some of these sites such
as the Rumps are the sites of Iron Age forts and other historic monuments.

Walks: day-by-day
Day 1: Arrival – Welcome, and night at Bude. Explore this attractive seaside resort with
its canal, which is a favourite spot with surfers and holiday makers.
Day 2: Bude - Crackington Haven
After an easy start from Bude to Widemouth Bay, the path becomes more challenging as it
passes over a number of sheer cliff tops such as the magnificent cliffs at Phillip’s Point
Nature Reserve, where you can try and spot grey seals. Other interesting features on this
section, are Dizzard forest, beautiful waterfalls and hills, such as Castle Point, which provide
magnificent views along the coast & inland to the Tors of Dartmoor. 16km, +/-810m

Day 3: Crackington Haven - Tintagel
A superb and challenging day. Pass above the isolated beaches of the Strangles. Later you'll
get breath-taking views from the highest cliff in Cornwall: High Cliff, (223 metres). These
towering cliffs make a great place to bird watch. Boscastle, with its ancient harbour, is a
beautiful fishing village in a rugged, steep sided valley. Other highlights include Pentargon
inlet where a waterfall plummets 40m into the sea and Tintagel, its 13th century castle ruins
located on the site of the reputed birthplace of King Arthur. 18km, +/-1230m

Day 4: Tintagel - Port Isaac
Easier section from Tintagel which historically was significant for fishing and slate extraction.
It then becomes more strenuous as you climb and descend a series of hills and valleys. Your
walking trail descends to the beautiful beaches at Trebarwith Strand with their turquoise
waters, sandy beaches and sheltering cliffs. Continue past the sleepy harbour of Port
Gaverne, before reaching the quaint and unspoilt fishing village of Port Isaac located in a
picturesque bay with small alleys lined by white-washed historic cottages. 15km, +/-835m

Day 5: Port Isaac - Padstow
This is a beautiful and unspoilt section of Cornwall's coastal path, including the remote inlet
of Pine Haven, the natural harbour at Port Quin (with its partly deserted village) and the
historic promontory, known as The Rumps, with its Iron Age fort. The first half is challenging
as the path winds it way around a number of spectacular headlands which offer stunning
panoramas, such as that from Pentire Point across the Camel Estuary. The trail eases passing through sand dunes, before catching the ferry to the historic port of Padstow with its
bustling harbour and medieval buildings. 19km, +/-855m Short break ends

♦ Rugged and wild coast with secluded
bays and exposed headlands

♦ Beautiful inlets and bays harbouring
traditional Cornish fishing villages

♦ Varied walking along one of the prettiest
parts of the south west coastal path

♦ A mild climate throughout the year

At a Glance
GUIDED / INDEPENDENT

Day 6: Padstow - Porthcothan
This optional day's walk allows you to enjoy a series of headlands following relatively low
cliff tops, above beautiful tempting beaches such as Hawkers Cove. Pass around Trevone
Head, one of Cornwall’s most prominent headlands offering wonderful views. Constantine
Bay offers a different experience with a lovely beach where you can relax and watch the
surfers before moving onto Porthcothan. You'll then catch a bus from Porthcothan to either
Newquay or Padstow. 22km, +/-770m

Day 7 Departure - Departure after breakfast

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5 or 6 nights
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Walking
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4 or 5 days self guided walking, moving between guest houses. The overall
walking holiday is graded Moderate/Challenging. Distances are moderate 15-20km per day. Amount of ascent and descent is considerable, with an
average of over 900m each day. The maximum ascent and descent is
1230m. The walking ranges from easy level walking to strenuous ascents
and descents on steep ground with rough paths which in places are narrow
where you need to be sure-footed. Walking experience on hilly terrain is
advisable. Possible to catch the bus in certain places to shorten the days.

Holiday
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5 or 6 nights: 4 or 5 days self-guided walking, moving between
guest houses. Starts every day (subject to availability)

Included

5 or 6 nights accommodation on a B&B basis, full walking notes and
maps, transport of luggage between guest houses

What’s not
included

Travel to and from Cornwall (bus & train services), lunches, evening
meals, visits, travel insurance

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March - Oct

Accommodation
A range of guest houses, bed and breakfasts, small hotels and
inns. They are good quality guest houses often in historic local
buildings chosen for their charm and welcome. Where possible
we choose B&B’s which have a 4 star AA or Enjoy England
rating. All accommodation is on a B&B basis. Please book early
to ensure that we can secure our first choice accommodation.

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