
Cornish Coast
CORNWALL COAST GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY
£825
4 nights, 4.5 walking days
Grade: 3 - Moderate
- An inspiring, energising week of big skies, pristine beaches, sea-spray and fresh Atlantic air!
- Relax, forget about your car, and let us organise all walking routes and transfers to and from our walks where these are required.
- Our base at the Brendon Arms is the perfect walking location, being right on the coast path and adjacent to the huge and beautiful beach at Bude.
- Discover Cornwall's hidden harbours, cosy cafes and idyllic villages.
- Join a friendly group of like-minded walkers and make new hiking friends.
- Make the most of our walk leader's experience and never miss out on a great view or perfect picnic spot.
The holiday cost on a B&B / packed lunch basis with single en-suite accommodation in 2025 is £825. If you are travelling with a friend or partner and would like to share a room, please contact us for cost and availability.
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S Roberts
'A lovely week, thank you. Apart from the wonderful walks, I enjoyed visiting the town of Bude and how near the hotel was to the beach and the pool'.

D. Adams
'The trip to Cornwall was fun from start to finish! Booking was easy and communication excellent! Met some great people and at the end of the week felt exhilarated and a sense of achievement. Loved every minute'.

M. Main
'A truly wonderful walking tour with a superb leader and fantastic group of people. The walks were amazing and Steve makes sure everyone is catered for. This is my Third walking holiday with skyline and certainly won't be my last (my next is already booked) so I think this speaks for itself'.
Holiday Details
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Holiday Overview
Our guided Cornwall coastal route takes in iconic sections of the Southwest Coast Path from Hartland Quay to Boscastle Harbour, crossing into Cornwall just south of Hartland. We’ll walk the coastal tracks to Tintagel, legendary site of King Arthur’s castle. This is a refreshing, energising break at a time when summer still lingers in the South-West.
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What's Included
- 4 nights single occupancy (4 x bed, breakfast and packed lunch) at the Brendon Arms.
- The services of our qualified Mountain Leader who will host this holiday and lead all walks.
- The cost of any taxi / minibus transfers to the start or end of our day's walk.
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What's Not Included
- For each evening meal we have a table booked at our hotel so that each person can choose what they would like from the menu. The cost of this evening meal is not included in the holiday fee. If you would like to view a sample menu, this can be found here Brendon Arms.
- Travel to the start of the holiday, travel insurance, and personal expenses such as additional drinks and snacks.
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Grade
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This is a Grade 3, 'Moderate’ walking holiday, designed for those who are happy to walk for up to 5-6 hours in a day with some moderately strenuous sections as the path descends into the bays and harbours and then climbs out again. However, our aim is to stop for plenty of breaks and to admire the views.
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Efford Beacon
Join us by 1:30 pm for a half day local walk to get to know your fellow walkers and the environment close by. A circuit of paths takes us along the coast, over Efford Beacon for a panoramic view of Bude Bay, then down to pick up the Bude Canal towpath - our route back into town.
[3 hours walking, 7 km]
For those who are unable to arrive by this time, join us for dinner at 6:30 pm, after which we will talk through our planned programme.

Day 2 - Hartland Quay to Morwenstow
We start the day at Hartland Quay and walk south along one of the most impressive coasts in the UK. Here, the rock strata runs directly out to sea, forming a series of jagged ridges that have seen the end of many a ship over the centuries. This location has appeared in several films - The Salt Path, Rebecca, Treasure Island and others. We pass the impressive waterfalls at Speke's Mill Mouth, reach the viewpoint at Embury Beacon, and walk down into the hamlet of Morwenstow where the Rectory Tea Rooms offer a spectacular cream tea. Our taxi transfer takes us from here back to our hotel.
[6 hours walking, 13 km]

Day 3 - Crackington to Boscastle
A classic day's walk linking the beautiful bay at Crackington Haven with the dramatic Boscastle Harbour. Scenic walking between these two gives great views out of Bude Bay, not least from the summit of Rusey Cliff, whose summit is 233m above sea level. Arriving in Boscastle Harbour, it is easy to understand why this has become such an historic site with its natural cliff protection. The day is completed with an exploration of the Iron Age fort remains at Willapark before our transfer returns us to our hotel once more.
[7 hours walking, 14 km]

Day 4 - Boscastle to Tintagel
From our previous day's end point we continue, walking along the quay at Boscastle Harbour to leave the village and once again break out into the cliff top path with spectacular views across the channel to South Wales and along the Cornish coast towards out goal - Tintagel Castle. On our walk we pass the beautiful beach at Bossiney Haven (usually our lunch-stop) and the dramatic Rocky Valley, before arriving at Tintagel, where those who wish to can visit the castle island itself (entry not included) or enjoy a stroll round Dunderhole Point before exploring the village of Tintagel, from where our return transport will collect us.
[7 hours walking, 12 km]

Day 5 - Duckpool to Bude
We begin at the sheltered beach and National Trust reserve at Duckpool. A scenic stretch then brings us to the idyllic beach at Northcott Mouth and to a great place for a breather - the coffee garden at Sandy Mouth. Refreshed, we walk on to Crooklets Strand, before we pass the tide-filled swimming pool in Bude, and then to our hotel to complete an exhilarating week's walk.
[4 hours walking, 8km]
Please note that the above itinerary is subject to weather conditions being favourable. Walking times and distances shown are approximations and may vary. Our aim, above all, is to make the right choice each day so that we enjoy the most appropriate route for the conditions.

Accommodation
For our Cornwall Coast walking break we have chosen as a base the Brendon Arms in Bude, a small but lively resort town with fantastic beaches. Accommodation is in single occupancy, en-suite rooms and meals are provide in the residents' dining room or lounge bar. The hotel has a welcoming, spacious public bar and beer garden. This is a busy, bustling town with a vibrant holiday atmosphere.
Postcode: EX23 8SD
To reach Bude by public transport, take the train to Exeter St David's Station and then the Stagecoach bus (No. 6) to Bude. (approx. 2 hours).
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