The hikes in Cornwall can be hard work, but the sites and scenery you will discover along the way make it all worth the effort. Here are some of the highlights:

Excursion to Carnewas & the Bedruthan Steps

‘The Steps’ refer to unmissable pillars of rock which rise from the sands of Bedruthan Beach. This was a popular holiday destination for British people during the Victorian period, and you’ll still see the dramatic landscape featured on Cornwall postcards today. Your Cornish coastal adventure begins here at this impressive site with ample opportunities for pictures so you can be the envy of all your friends back home!

The village of Boscastle

A small, historic fishing village so pretty it has been used for numerous British television series and film sets.

The village of Tintagel

Tintagel village is bigger than Boscastle but still cosy in size and full of charm. It is home to the mysterious remains of Tintagel Castle, and the unusual Old Post Office with its famously wavy slate roof and over 600 years of history to explore.

Tintagel Castle

The magnificent ruins of King Arthur’s cliff-top castle are steeped in myth and mystery. We’ll teach you all about the legends surrounding King Arthur and, if time permits, we will cross over to Castle Island, the grand and opulent location of the ruins (entrance fees apply, subject to opening times).

Camelot Castle

If choosing the Castle/Country House/Luxury Hotel option you could be spending the night in this 19^th century castle which overlooks King Arthur’s ruins and the vast Atlantic ocean!

The village of Port Isaac

A picturesque harbour village and the filming location of the British hit TV series ‘Doc Martin’. There will be time here to roam the narrow alleys (a bit like the hutongs of Beijing!) and maybe even catch a famous local band singing sea shanties and Cornish folk songs down on the harbour front.

The iconic landscape of ‘The Rumps’

‘The Rumps’ make up a picture-perfect headland which used to be an Iron Age fort. We will walk to this dramatic spot on the coast so you can get some great holiday photos and even the chance to see some wildlife in the water!

The seaside town of Padstow

A lively working fishing port and town, popular with British celebrities including Princes William and Harry! Padstow is also the location of famous British chef Rick Stein’s amazing seafood restaurants and a great place to try fish and chips. Why not browse some of the local gift shops and galleries tucked among the medieval streets, or sit by the harbour and breathe in the sea air, while we teach you how to go ‘crabbing’, a fun British holiday pastime.

We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but here’s a glimpse of the amazing walks you will be doing on this tour and an idea of the incredible scenery you will encounter!

Boscastle to Tintagel

(moderate, 9km, approx. 3-5 hours)

This is the first section of hiking on the tour, taking us along the Atlantic Wreckers Trail to Tintagel, with plenty of panoramic coastal views, secluded sandy beaches and a rock that looks like a towering elephant! Two of the best photo opportunities on this hike are Growers’ Rock and Ladies’ Window in Trevalga, and we’ll make sure you capture the perfect shot.

Tintagel to Port Isaac

(strenuous, 16km, approx. 5-7 hours)

The walk to Port Isaac passes through disused slate quarries and rocky coves. It’s a challenging first few kilometres rewarded with stunning views of Trebarwith Sands, possibly Cornwall’s finest golden beach. The remaining section of the walk is much easier, passing along a beautiful stretch of Heritage Coast and through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, before arriving in the small fishing village of Port Isaac.

The Rumps to Padstow

(easy to moderate, 7km, approx. 3-4 hours)

The final walk of this tour begins at a fishtail-shaped headland known as ‘The Rumps’, once a hill fort, built before the Roman invasion of Britain. Dolphins and seals are regularly sighted in small numbers here, but even if we don’t spot any, the earthy mounds and crashing waves make for some spectacular scenery. After a final hike down the coast and a short ferry across the Camel Estuary, we will finish our tour in the lively working fishing port of Padstow.

Included:

All accommodation

Private transport throughout

Breakfast (except if hostel accommodation chosen)

Picnics (if chosen)

All entrance fees

All chosen activity costs

Native British Mandarin-speaking guides throughout

Not included:

 Transport to/from tour start/end point

Lunch (except picnics)

Dinner (unless specified)

Private tour

Max 15 people per tour

This tour starts from Plymouth Train Station

This tour consists of some tough walking, we recommend that all customers have a good level of fitness and come in appropriate walking attire.

 For those who are not confident walkers, we can shorten walking distances with advance notice.

More general details about our tours can be found here.