England: Cornwall & the South West Coast Path
From the rugged cliffs and charming fishing villages of the north, to the white sand beaches and aquamarine waters of Cornwall’s serene south, we designed this unique walking vacation to explore all four corners of Cornwall’s famous South West Coast Path. Your Cornish trip leaders bring you on a ferry ride across the Camel Estuary in Padstow, treat you to a classic English cream tea in St. Mawes, show you the legendary Trebah Gardens in Falmouth, and lead you through a traditional Cornish tin mine at Land’s End. They will also regale you with tales of local traditions—including mischievous pixies, enchanted castles, Cornish sea shanties, and even that most beloved of local culinary delights—the Cornish pasty. A final stay on the stunning coast near St. Ives brings you the remarkable sunsets that have been capturing the imagination of artists for centuries.
Highlights:
- Walk one of the most beloved and breathtaking walking trails in England: the South West Coast Path
- Witness Cornwall’s North and South Coast, a sweeping canvas of rocky headland, emerald-green grassland, sandy beaches, and flowing estuaries
- Indulge in the enduring tradition of Afternoon Tea, nibbling on petite sandwiches and scones and sipping on England’s finest beverages
- Explore the tropical feel and lush flora of Trebah Gardens, strolling its footpaths to a private beach where D-day forces left English soil
- Browse the galleries and quaint streets of seaside St. Ives, voted the Best UK Seaside Town and an artists’ haven
- Wander among the Botallack Mines of Land’s End, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where humans have dug for minerals since the Bronze Age
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