7-Night Cornwall Family Walking Adventure
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7-Night Cornwall Family Walking Adventure Tour Style: Family Walking Holidays Destinations: Cornwall & England Trip code: SVFAM-7 1, 2 & 3 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW Cornwall is renowned for its stunning coast. Walks take in some of the best bits, easily accessed on the South West Coast Path. While some walks start or end in St Ives, many are further afield to take in Cornish highlights. Walks on the Lizard Peninsula – Poldark country - reveal some of the county’s most rugged and dramatic scenery including Kynance Cove with its turquoise waters. Kids can stand on the most southerly point of the UK at Lizard Point and perhaps spot red-legged choughs. Further north, walks around Marazion give great views of St Michael's Mount with its causeway. Land’s End is the south-westerly tip of mainland UK – taking a photo next to the famous signpost is obligatory! One walk to get here goes past the amazing cliffside Minack Theatre. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Full Board en-suite accommodation • Max guests in house: 68 • Family rooms: 8 • A full programme of walks guided by HF Leaders www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 • All transport to and from the walks • Free Wi-Fi HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS FAMILY FUN AT CHY MORVAH • Rounders and other games on the beach • Treasure hunts while out walking • Rocket launching on the beach • Dam building & seal watching THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE... • Day trip to the Eden Project by coach • Boat trip to Seal Island or Godrevy Lighthouse • Join a guided Sea Kayaking Tour • Tate St Ives • Minack Theatre • St Michael's Mount TRIP SUITABILITY There are four different length guided walks to choose from each walking day. Level 1 - Short walks of 3-4 miles and up to 600 feet of ascent, with lots of time to relax. Level 3 - Short walks of 3-4 miles and up to 600 feet of ascent, with lots of time to relax. Level 4 - Longest walks are 8 to 11 miles with up to 1,800 feet of ascent on rougher, steeper terrain. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Lelant & Carbis Bay Option 1 - St Ives And Carbis Bay Distance: 3½ miles (6km) Ascent: 700 feet (200m) In Summary: A gentle walk along the lanes to Carbis Bay, before heading back along the coast path to St Ives, finishing on Porthminster Beach. Highlight: Take time to explore St Ives harbour after the walk. Once one of the most important pilchard landing ports in Cornwall. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Option 2 - Knills Monument, Carrack Gladden & Carbis Bay Distance: 5 miles (8km) Ascent: 950 feet (300m) In Summary: A circular walk taking us from St Ives to Knill’s Monument and the promontory of Carrack Gladden, before following the South West Coast Path to Carbis Bay and back into St Ives. Highlight: There's plenty of time to relax and enjoy the many delights of St Ives. Enjoy wandering through the narrow streets, perhaps visit the Tate Gallery, or take a boat trip to Seal Island. To note when choosing your walk: There is a steep, slippery concrete path descending to Carbis Bay and also steep, rocky sections on the coast path especially around Carrack Gladden. Option 3 - Knills Monument, Lelant & Carbis Bay Distance: 7½ miles (12km) Ascent: 1,200 feet (380m) In Summary: Head up to Knill’s Monument, then drop down to join the coast near Lelant church. We follow the coastal path back to St Ives, passing through the dunes beside Porthkidney Sands, Carrack Gladden and Carbis Bay. Highlight: Enjoy glorious views over St Ives Bay from Knill's Monument. Look out for the Baulking House, once used by Cornish pilchard fishermen. To note when choosing your walk: There are steep, rocky sections on the coast path especially around Carrack Gladden. Option 4 - Trencrom Hill & Carbis Bay Distance: 10 miles (16km) Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m) In Summary: Head up to Knill’s Monument, then over fields to Lelant via Trencrom Hill. We follow the coast path beside the Hayle Estuary and through dunes overlooking Porthkidney Sands and Carbis Bay before arriving back at St Ives. Highlight: Stunning views from the top of the iron-age hill fort of Trencrom Hill, including the south coast and St Michael’s Mount. To note when choosing your walk: There are steep, rocky sections on the coast path especially around Carrack Gladden. Day 3: Around St Ives Option 1 - Around St Ives Distance: 6½ miles (10km) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Total ascent: 950 feet (300m) In Summary: Head out on the coast path from the golden sands of Porthminster Beach then inland up and behind the town to reach the coast on the other side of St Ives. We return via the coastal path and explore St Ives island and town at a leisurely pace. Highlight: Get acquainted with the town, its history and surroundings, giving you a delightful taste of what’s still to come. Option 2 - St Ives & Halsetown Distance: 8½ miles (13½km) Ascent: 1,200 feet (380m) In Summary: We head down to pick up the coast path to the outskirts of Carbis Bay. Then inland through the village of Halsetown and via ancient field systems to reach the coast path back to St Ives, finishing with a tour of the town. Highlight: A varied mix of coast path, fields and town – a wonderful way to acquaint yourself with St Ives and its environs. Option 3 - St Ives & Beyond Distance: 10½ miles (17km) Ascent: 1,400 feet (420m) In Summary: We start along the coast to Carbis Bay before heading inland following part of St Michael’s Way to Bowl Rock. Then through the charming hamlet of Vorvas before heading to the coast west of St Ives, finishing with a tour of the town. Highlight: A full-on walk with stunning scenery and plenty of interest, including the legend of Bowl Rock. Day 4: Free Day Discover more about Chy Morvah and the local area for ideas on how to fill your free day. Day 5: Mining, Shipwrecks And Smuggling In Mount's Bay Option 1 - Higher Kenneggy To St Michael's Mount Distance: 5½ miles (9km) Ascent: 800 feet (260m) Our walk begins at Perranuthnoe, dropping to the coast at Prussia Cove, to follow the South West Coast Path to Marazion, and the iconic 300-foot granite island of St Michael’s Mount with its castle and 14th century church. Access to St Michael's Mount is by ferry or foot, depending on the tides. The walk today has some steep ups and downs. Option 2 - Around Mounts Bay Distance: 6½ miles (10km) Ascent: 1,100 feet (340m) In Summary Starting at the beach of Praa Sands on the west side of the Lizard peninsula, we take the www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 5 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 undulating Coast Path to Prussia Cove and Perranuthnoe, with stunning views of St Michael’s Mount. Highlight: St Michael's Mount is in view for much of the day; hopefully there'll be time to cross the causeway at the end of the walk. Option 3 - Rinsey Head To Marazion Distance: 8 miles (13km) Total ascent: 900 feet (270m) In Summary: From the mine buildings of Wheal Prosper at Rinsey Head, we join the Coast Path to the mile long beach of Praa Sands, and then on to the historic town of Marazion via Prussia Cove and Perranuthnoe. Highlight : St Michael's Mount is in view for much of the day; hopefully there'll be time to cross the causeway at the end of the walk. Option 4 - Porthleven To Marazion Distance: 11 miles (17½ km) Total ascent: 1,600 feet (480m) In Summary: From the picturesque fishing and one-time industrial harbour of Porthleven we follow an outstanding coastline to Trewavas Head before walking to Marazion via Praa Sands, Prussia Cove and Perranuthnoe. Highlight: Enjoy glorious sea views throughout as we walk through the rich flora of the South Cornwall coast. Day 6: Penwith Moors Option 1 - Rosewall Hill Distance: 5½ miles (9km) Ascent: 690 feet (215m) In Summary: We head up through the site of an old uranium mine before ascending Rosewall Hill, passing the remnants of an old tin mine on the way to the tor-like summit. We descend via Trevalgan Hill and return through fields and farms. Highlight: Unmissable views of Hayle Estuary, Carbis Bay and the brooding moors further west. Option 2 - Rosewall Hill & Towednack Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 925 feet (280m) In Summary: Our route takes us along quiet lanes and fields to Towednack before ascending Rosewall Hill. We walk along the tor-like rocky summit before descending over Trevalgan Hill and return through fields and farms. Highlight: A taste of the moors plus the charming 13th century church at Towednack make this a walk to remember www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 6 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Option 3 - Rosewall Hill & Zennor Hill Distance: 12 miles (19km) Ascent: 1,400 feet (430m) In Summary: We take a scenic route around Rosewall Hill then head further west passing Towednack church to reach more remote moorland.