CORNWALL COAST PATH ATLANTIC SOUTH COAST CORNWALL’S ATLANTIC SOUTH COAST - PADSTOW TO ST IVES SUMMARY Stretching between the fishing villages of Padstow and St Ives, the Atlantic South Coast of the Cornwall Coast Path is one of the best sections of the 630 mile South West Coast Path. Smell the crashing Atlantic rollers, taste freshly caught fish and chips and eat up the cliff top views on this 66 mile adventure along the Cornwall Coast Path. Tempting beaches, picturesque fishing villages, wild seas crashing and secluded coves are all features of this wonderful walk from Padstow to St Ives along Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast. Padstow has become synonymous with Rick Stein, the TV chef, and is a delightful mix of houses, quays, inns, restaurants and gift shops. Heading south you will discover a collection of quiet villages, estuaries full of fauna and flora and some of the UK’s best beaches. So by the time you arrive in St Ives, the most famous of Cornwall’s holiday towns, all you will want to do is turn around and do it all over again. If you love walking, the Cornwall Coast Path should be on your “must do” list and the Atlantic South Coast section from Padstow to St Ives is a real treat. Not only will you enjoy fabulous walking each day but each Tour: Cornwall Coast Path overnight stop is a highlight. With great walking, beaches, birdlife, restaurants, shops and a rich history Code: WESCCPS1-3 there is simply not enough time to do everything each day. Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday Price: See Website Single Supplement: See Website HIGHLIGHTS Dates: March-October Walking Days: 5-7 Nights: 6-8 Wild Atlantic surf crashing into the cliffs below you. Start: Padstow Tucking into freshly caught fish and chips on the pier in Padstow Finish: St Ives Walking for miles along white sandy beaches Distance: 62—66 Miles Plunging into the surf at the end of a long day’s walk Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Is It For Me? WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? Cliff top and coastal walking, huge Macs Adventure are specialists in self guided walking holidays. We deliver outstanding holidays where sandy beaches, hidden coves, every last detail is taken care of; great routes, breathtaking scenery, welcoming accommodation and great birdlife and quaint fishing vil- unforgettable experiences. lages. If these sound like the per- From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows the South West fect ingredients for your walking Coast Path inside out. They will help you get the most of your time on Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast, giving you holiday then this trip is for you! the low down on the things to see and do. Your walking holiday includes hand picked accommodation of character, daily door to door baggage What’s Included? transfer, a comprehensive information pack and emergency support. So that you can just relax and enjoy Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s, every minute of your walking holiday in Cornwall. country inns and guesthouses. Meals: A hearty breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are not included but always avail- able at accommodation or nearby. Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage transfer. Information Pack: Comprehensive Guide- book and a series of pocket sized maps for each section. CORNWALL COAST PATH ATLANTIC SOUTH COAST DETAILED DESCRIPTION Portreath to Hayle ITINERARY: WESCCPS2 Padstow Distance: 12m (20km) Ascent/Decent: 418m Description: A medium paced itinerary which will give you enough time to take in all the sights. Synonymous with TV chef Rick Stein Padstow is Smugglers coves, with colourful names such as a delightful mix of piers, inns, restaurants and Ralph’s Cupboard pepper the coast. Cliffs, dunes Days: 8 (6 Walking Days) craft shops huddled around a small harbour. and estuaries all contribute to a wonderful day of Nights: 7 walking. Average Daily Distance: 11 miles Padstow is a 270 mile (5 hour) drive from Grade: Moderate London. It is also accessible by train and bus Hayle to St Ives from London in 5 hours. Distance: 6m (10km) Ascent/Decent: 202m Day Route Miles Padstow to Porthcothan Your walk begins at the Hayle Swing Bridge, the Distance: 14m (22km) Ascent/Decent: 770m oldest in Britain and ends at the delightful town of 1 Arrive Padstow A lovely start to your walk along low cliff tops, St Ives, where you could easily spend a few days 2 Walk to Constantine Bay 10 with tempting beaches below. The prominent exploring the galleries, craft shops and excellent 3 Walk to Newquay 14 Trevose head offers wonderful views of the cafes. 4 Walk to Perranporth 10-14 beaches ahead and Constantine Bay is a great 5 Walk to Porthtowan 8 6 Walk to Gwithian 8 spot for a relaxed picnic. DETAILED ITINERARIES 7 Walk to St Ives 9 Porthcothan to Newquay 8 Onward Travel We offer three itineraries on Cornwall’s Atlantic Distance: 10m (16km) Ascent/Descent: 535m Total Distance 62-66 South Coast so that you can enjoy the walk at This rugged coast of little coves and jagged pace that suits you. headlands has been the graveyard of many ships. Local legends, expansive views and the ITINERARY: WESCCPS3 three miles of sand at Watergate Bay are real ITINERARY: WESCCPS1 Description: Enjoy a relaxed pace with plenty of highlights. time to explore villages, bird watch and relax on Description: A fast pace will give you plenty of the beach. Newquay to Perranporth exercise as you walk from Padstow to St Ives. Days: 9 (7 Walking Days) Distance: 13m (2km) Ascent/Decent: 482m Days: 7 (5 Walking Days) Nights: 6 Nights: 6 Leaving the busy town of Newquay behind you Average Daily Distance: 8 miles Average Daily Distance: 13 miles immediately find yourself on the famous Fistral Grade: Moderate Beach. Look out for the prolific wildflowers on Grade: Moderate to Strenuous West Pentire Headland and the colonies of kittiwakes and waders. Day Route Miles Day Route Miles Perranporth to Portreath 1 Arrive Padstow 1 Arrive Padstow Distance: 12m (22km) Ascent/Decent: 748m 2 Walk to Mother Ivey’s 8 2 Walk to Porthcothan 12 3 Walk to Mawgan Porth 9 A day of steep climbs and descents through an 3 Walk to Crantock 13-17 4 Walk to Crantock 8-12 area of ancient mines, many of which are now 4 Walk to St Agnes 12 5 Walk to Perranporth 8 5 Walk to Gwithian 16 6 Walk to Porthtowan 8 home to bats. The area around St Agnes Head is 6 Walk to St Ives 9 7 Walk to Gwithian 8 a favourite for birders. 7 Onward Travel 8 Walk to St Ives 9 9 Onward Travel Total Distance 62-66 Total Distance 62-66 CORNWALL COAST PATH ATLANTIC SOUTH COAST Path is no different. You will stay in hand picked Dogs RECOMMENDATIONS B&B’s, guesthouses and small hotels, normally either 3 or 4 star. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate walkers with dogs as many of the Additional Nights and Extensions We always book rooms with ensuite bathrooms, accommodation providers do not accept pets. unless nothing else is available, in which case We strongly recommend adding extra nights in we will let you know in advance. PRICE AND AVAILABILITY Padstow and St Ives. In high season or weekends some accommodation will not accept We always try and book your accommodation as one night stays in these locations. close as possible to the line of the trail. Price Occasionally a short transfer may be required Additional nights can be added at any point on Up to date prices are available on our website and this is always included in the price of your the walk. www.macsadventure.com holiday. Fewer Nights Availability Single Rooms If you wish to reduce the number of nights we You can start on any date that suits you between If you require single rooms we would be happy to can tailor your trip to suit. March & October. accommodate you, subject to availability. There is a single room supplement payable. Included HOLIDAY INFORMATION Solo Walkers Bed and breakfast accommodation in ensuite rooms. Best Time of Year Solo walkers are welcome, but there is a solo Door to door baggage transfer. walker supplement to cover the additional cost of This trip is available between March and luggage transfer. A detailed info pack, route notes and map November and I would particularly recommend Emergency telephone support from our office May & June and September & October, which Meals in the event of a problem. are very special times of year. A hearty breakfast is included each morning. Excluded If you are considering mid-summer or bank Most of your accommodations will be more than Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks. holidays please book as far in advance as happy to provide a packed lunch on request and possible. this can be booked on arrival. Dinner is available Travel Insurance. either at your accommodation or nearby pubs or Transport should you need to skip a stage. Grade restaurants. This holiday is graded from moderate to Baggage Transfer HOW TO BOOK strenuous depending on the itinerary you choose. Although you follow the coast quite Your bags will be transferred from your Once you have read all the information in this closely it includes plenty of up and down and accommodation as per your itinerary and moved factsheet or our website, please visit our website some steep sections. onto your next overnight accommodation. We or give us a call to book your holiday. You can ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to book securely online Navigation 15kg per person.