Enjoy some of the best walks in the south of England on this superb holiday which encompasses classic walks along the north Devon coastline, across the ancient moorlands of Dartmoor National Park and onto the coastal paths, headlands and beaches of Cornwall.
What's Included
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrival day
Day 2: Circular walks from Moorlands. Head for the granite outcrop of Haytor Rocks and the stunning panoramic summit of Rippon Tor for a view that stretches right across Dartmoor and to the south Devon coast
Day 3: Discover Dartmoor's prehistoric antiquities including the Nine Stone Circle on walks along the Traka Trail to the excellent viewpoints of Cosdon, Beacon and Bellstone Tor above Okehampton.
Day 4: Transfer by coach to St Ives. En route discover some of Cornwall's celebrated gardens including the world famous Eden Project and the partly restored Lost Gardens of Heligan; visit the National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek and explore the cathedral city of Truro.
Day 5: Walk through the narrow streets of St. Ives and thern along the Coastal Path to Clodgy Point on a day of outstanding coastal scenery and brilliant sea views.
Day 6: Enjoy walks around Lizard Point, the most southerly headland in Britain, following a superb stretch of the coastal path from Landewednack church to the beautiful sandy beach at Kynance cove.
Day 7: Follow the undulating coastal path via the open air Minack Theatre, with seats cut into the cliff, before a succession of secluded coves and rocky headlands leads to the very tip of England at Land's End.
Day 8: Departure day
This holiday, which is operated in association with Holiday Fellowship, can be combined with any of our other UK itineraries and / or linked to a city break in London or Edinburgh. The nearest airport entry point is London.
Moorlands is a fine Country House situated high on the moor below Haytor Rocks, one of Dartmoor’s bestknown landmarks. It was in this magnificent setting that Agatha Christie wrote her first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, in 1917. The 32 en-suite bedrooms look out over rolling Devon countryside and the eight acres of grounds.
The spacious lounge and dining room provide a very comfortable base for our walking holidays.
Chy Morvah, meaning ‘house by the sea’ in Cornish, is certainly an appropriate name for this characteristic seaside hotel. From the panoramic lounge and the dining room, the view stretches across the golden sands of St Ives Bay to the lighthouse at Godrevy Point.