WALKING & HIKING
ENGLAND
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. » Padstow Harbour Hotel - Premiere 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. » Hotel Tresanton - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Hike to 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 Boddinick estuaries alternates from waterside to woodland paths • Cross an estuary on a local ferry and walk a medieval footpath with views of Fowey Harbor • Traverse a rugged coastline with vistas of the brilliant white sands of Lantic Bay and the quaint village of Lansallos • After a boat ride, explore a castle ruin and shimmering beach. » Fowey Harbour Hotel - Premiere Turquoise waters and wild headlands. Explore chocolate-box villages, fishing ports steeped in history and scenic woodland trails. Your soles will thank you. So will your soul. White-Sand Beaches & Charming Coastal Villages ENGLAND’S CORNWALL
Exeter
Tintagel
Padstow
Boddinick
Fowey
Gorran Haven
Porthbean
St Mawes
LONDON
English Channel
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $5,999 to $6,499 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search ELLW on backroads.com
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