Experience the highlights of Cornwall on this walking tour
Experience the fascination of Cornwall on an unforgettable hiking tour to the highlights of the stunning southwest. Part of the journey takes you along the South West Coast Path. Originally created to monitor smuggling along the rugged coastline, this path now offers an unparalleled Cornish experience. Rugged cliffs and golden sandy beaches alternate with gentle cliffs and picturesque farmland. Charming stone houses and colorful fishermen's cottages complement the picture and enhance the idyllic coastal landscape. Benefiting from the Gulf Stream, Cornwall boasts a mild climate year-round and the most hours of sunshine in Great Britain. The region is constantly in bloom, with Mediterranean and subtropical plants growing not only in the famous gardens, but throughout the country. The clear air, bright light, and contrasts offered by places like St Ives have attracted artists for centuries. During your journey, you'll witness Cornwall's vibrant past, from legendary castles and prehistoric monuments to the ruins of tin mines. Immerse yourself in Cornwall's magnificent diversity and experience a dreamy Cornish hiking tour!
Hiking on the South West Path
Experience the most beautiful routes in south and west Cornwall
Our experienced local hiking guide will take you to the most beautiful places in the southwest of Cornwall
8 day guided walking tour on the southwest coastal path
This is your trip!
Day 1 - Arrival
Individual arrival at Newquay Airport followed by a shared transfer or individual travel to St Ives.
In the evening, you'll enjoy an introductory dinner with your guide at a selected restaurant.
Your tour guide will provide a detailed overview of the tour in a relaxed atmosphere.
Incl. Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - St. Ives town tour up to Glodgy Point.
In the morning, we'll show you every corner of St. Ives.
We'll accompany you through beautiful St. Ives, exploring its history, culture, and cuisine, and visiting all the key landmarks.
Our guide will lead you through the town's narrow streets and along the beaches. The tour starts at Royal Square and visits the following locations: Porthminster Beach, Harbour Beach, Porthmeor Beach, Porthgwidden Beach, Tate, the Barbara Hepworth Museum, many small galleries and shops, and St. Nicholas' Chapel - St. Ives Island up to Glodgy Point.
We'll recommend the best restaurants and pubs and the must-try spots to experience the true Cornish way of life.
The walk takes approx. 4-5 hours and takes you along the most beautiful section of the South West Path.
Day 3 - Hike from Lelant to St. Ives
We walk to St Ives train station and take the train to Lelant.
We visit the old Norman church, which stands above the expansive dune beaches of Hayle.
Rosamunde Pilcher was once baptized and married here.
We then walk along the beach and the coastal path to Carbis Bay, where we make a short stop.
The views to one side of the expansive dune beaches of Hayle and to the other of St Ives, with its cliff-top villas, are fantastic.
We then continue along the coastal path back to St Ives.
Day 4 - Hike from Porthreth to Gwithian
Today's coastal walk takes us from Portreath over the cliffs, past breeding grounds for seabirds and seals, which bask in the sun in one of the coves below us.
We pass the famous lighthouse that inspired Virginia Woolf's novel "To the Lighthouse" and then stroll across the expansive dune beach into the village of Gwithian.
Dinner together at a select restaurant.
Day 5 - Kynance Cove to Lizard Point
We begin our tour around the Lizard Peninsula at Kynance Cove, a bay that has inspired poets and is now owned by the National Trust.
The landscape is characterized by a mix of rugged cliffs and lovely farmland with thatched cottages.
At the southernmost tip of England, Lizard Point, with a bit of luck, we might spot sea lions bathing.
We end the hike in an exceptionally beautiful fishing village, home to one of the last remaining traditional fishing communities.
Day 6 - Day trip to Mousehole, St. Michael's Mount, Minack Theatre and Zennor.
After visiting Moushole, the tour continues to Marazion and St. Michael's Mount, where you can discover the amazing island world of St. Michael's Mount with its legends and myths, before continuing on to the Minack Theatre.
From there, we continue our journey with several photo stops to Zennor, where, in addition to St. Serena's Church, you'll have time to enjoy a pint with your guide at the iconic pub, the Tinners Arms.
Day 7 - St. Agnes Head
Wander through the colorful landscape of St. Agnes, with its blue seas and purple-yellow heaths, and enjoy far-reaching views across green pastures from the top of St. Agnes Beacon. Older children will love seeing where Giant Bolster stood to throw his stones, picking out the enormous bulwark he built, and admiring the bright red stains on the cliffs where he bled to death after being tricked by young Agnes, who was subsequently made a saint for freeing the town from the tyranny of this child-eating monster! Visit in spring, when the heath and grasslands are aglow with the blue stars of the squill and the yellow flowers of the trefoil and vetch. Finish with dinner at a select restaurant.
Incl. Farewell Dinner
Day 8 - Departure
Our hiking week in Cornwall is unfortunately already coming to an end.
You can either depart individually or take a shared transfer from St Ives back to Newquay Airport.
Your Guide
Born in Wuppertal, Germany, Martina has lived in St Ives since 1987, initially working in tourism.
Her daughter now runs her parents' Beachside Guesthouse, a two-minute walk from Porthmeor Beach.
Martina has worked in many different roles locally, including as a Tate Tour Guide and Press Officer, manager of a ceramics gallery, marketer at two local colleges, and studio manager of a graphic design studio.
She graduated from Falmouth University with a BA Hons in Visual Culture in 1999, and has been offering private English courses for holidaymakers since 2013.
With almost 40 years of experience in the area, Martina is a true expert on living, learning, and working in England and Cornwall!
This is where you live
Green apple B&B
The Green Apple B&B is located in Carbis Bay, a seaside resort near St. Ives.
Renovated in 2024, this family-run B&B is lovingly managed by the hosts.
You stay in cozy, modern rooms, some of which have direct access to the garden.
In this small house with just eight guest rooms, you´ll feel right at home from the moment you arriving and you can enjoy your time in Cornwall to the fullest.
PRICES
Our prices based on the number of participants.
Our trip starts at £1,450.00 per person (plus flights or indiviual arrival)
(with full participation and sharing a double room, single room supplement £300.00.
Including: All transports, guide, 2 meals
Tours 2026
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09.05. - 16.05.26
8 DAY WALKING TOUR
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27.06. - 04.07.26
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25.07.- 01.08.26
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