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![Coast Path England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_043.jpg.webp?itok=7vGu416h)
![Blue Boat Aground Scotland](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/EL_shutterstock_190733333.jpg.webp?itok=QuT7d3Wo)
![Coast Bluffs England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/EL_shutterstock_1931148491.jpg.webp?itok=d-pgnbrx)
![Pub Interior England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_011.jpg.webp?itok=q4kpfDu4)
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![Two Sheep Hillside England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_039.jpg.webp?itok=8v4w8V4p)
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![Guests Hill Hike Coast Trail England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_076.jpg.webp?itok=9r1YrGaq)
![Plate of Fish and Chips England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/WELI_JNI_ST_22_541_0.jpg.webp?itok=BNMJlxPb)
![Tintagel Island and Castle, Cornwall, England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2022/EL_shutterstock_1472067056.jpg.webp?itok=bVWruivk)
![Town Seaside Boats England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_023.jpg.webp?itok=6dZE8mQI)
![Coastal Home England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_036.jpg.webp?itok=Kjxc-Ze-)
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England's Cornwall Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $5,899 - $6,299 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
England's Cornwall Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Sep-Oct 2025: May-Jun, Aug-Oct
![Walking Down to Coast England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_094.jpg.webp?itok=AHDJwCgU)
![Coast Path England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_043.jpg.webp?itok=7vGu416h)
![Blue Boat Aground Scotland](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/EL_shutterstock_190733333.jpg.webp?itok=QuT7d3Wo)
![Coast Bluffs England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/EL_shutterstock_1931148491.jpg.webp?itok=d-pgnbrx)
![Pub Interior England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_011.jpg.webp?itok=q4kpfDu4)
![Guest Walking Town England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_018.jpg.webp?itok=TyJZ7vOc)
![Two Sheep Hillside England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_039.jpg.webp?itok=8v4w8V4p)
![Taking Photo on Coast England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_047.jpg.webp?itok=nCKgipwD)
![Guests Hill Hike Coast Trail England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_076.jpg.webp?itok=9r1YrGaq)
![Plate of Fish and Chips England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/WELI_JNI_ST_22_541_0.jpg.webp?itok=BNMJlxPb)
![Tintagel Island and Castle, Cornwall, England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2022/EL_shutterstock_1472067056.jpg.webp?itok=bVWruivk)
![Town Seaside Boats England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_023.jpg.webp?itok=6dZE8mQI)
![Coastal Home England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_036.jpg.webp?itok=Kjxc-Ze-)
![Guest Hiking Ruins Coast Trail England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_050.jpg.webp?itok=o3PUy9E5)
![Four hikers walking up a hill in Cornwall, England](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WELI-9_hiking_AOP_ST_23_116.jpg.webp?itok=VNHVo9hg)
White-Sand Beaches & Charming Coastal Villages in the Footsteps of King Arthur
A glorious seaside escape for busy souls. That’s Cornwall. Seductive ocean breezes draw you to turquoise waters, wild headlands and the most stunning white-sand beaches, where hidden coves wait to be discovered. Explore charming chocolate-box villages and tranquil fishing ports steeped in history. Hike along scenic woodland trails. Your soles will thank you. So will your soul.
Highlights
- Explore the South West Coastal Path, the United Kingdom's longest and best-loved National Trail, which traces the English shoreline for hundreds of miles
- Wander down narrow lanes of whitewashed fishing villages, along rocky Cornish headlands and on white-sand beaches beside turquoise waters
- Marvel at vast ocean views and crumbling medieval castles from the original legends of King Arthur
- Enjoy the sand, sea and some of the sunniest weather of the British Isles on this idyllic peninsula
![England Cornwall Walking & Hiking Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_EM_WELI9.jpg.webp?itok=W1asEYTX)
Start/End Exeter
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Walk next to an azure sea, passing historic churches and watching for seabirds such as razorbills, guillemots and puffins • Gaze across the water at Tintagel Island, where the wizard Merlin is rumored to haunt the sea caves to this day • The site of a former medieval drawbridge is still our only access point to the ruins of Tintagel Castle, legendary birthplace of King Arthur.
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Night 1
Light, bright and recently remodeled Victorian boutique hotel that fuses coastal charm with a little luxury and a commanding view over the sandbars and sapphire shallows of the Camel River estuary.
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Days 2-3
A rugged coastal walk takes you from World War II forts to defenses as old as the Spanish Armada • Check out a still-active lifeboat station, poised to aid in the case of all-too-common shipwrecks • Redefine what you thought you knew about English cuisine • Take in commanding views of shimmering coves as you hike through the South Coast Central Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • Pop down to the gorgeous beaches of Porthcurnick or Porthbean, or shift gears sunning in the subtropical gardens of our chic hotel.
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Nights 2-3
This cluster of cottages, nestled on a hillside with splendid sea views, adjoins a yacht club and beach club to create an Italian-inspired oasis.
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Days 4-6
Hike to a fish-and-chips lunch at Gorran Haven, where a cluster of fishermen’s cottages remains the same as in years gone by • Climb rocky points and trek along windswept headlands as you continue to trace the South West Coastal Path • Our route along the tranquil Fowey and Bodinnick estuaries alternates from waterside to woodland paths • Cross an estuary on a local ferry and walk a medieval footpath through woodland and creek with striking views of Fowey Harbor • Traverse a rugged coastline with vistas of the brilliant white sands of Lantic Bay and the quaint village of Lansallos • Your week in Cornwall wouldn’t be complete without a boat ride and a last walk to a castle ruin and a shimmering beach.
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Nights 4-5
This Victorian grande dame dominates the hillside village of Fowey, offering a sweeping view over the estuary and a winning mix of chic and rustic touches.
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Night 1
Premiere Hotel
Light, bright and recently remodeled Victorian boutique hotel that fuses coastal charm with a little luxury and a commanding view over the sandbars and sapphire shallows of the Camel River estuary.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/ELI-9_PR_23_Hotel-Tresanton_Exterior-2.jpg.webp?itok=qU9VA2sS)
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Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
This cluster of cottages, nestled on a hillside with splendid sea views, adjoins a yacht club and beach club to create an Italian-inspired oasis.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/ELI-9_PR_23_Fowey-Harbour-Hotel_Lounge.jpg.webp?itok=kyPnrae1)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
This Victorian grande dame dominates the hillside village of Fowey, offering a sweeping view over the estuary and a winning mix of chic and rustic touches.
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