Cornwall England's Rugged Coast & Land's End Flashcards
Q: What can you explore in the Cornish village of Mousehole?
A: Beautiful views across the bay to St. Michael’s Mount.
Q: What will you experience on a quintessential coastal walk in Cornwall?
A: Banks of golden gorse, azure water, grey granite cliffs, and wide skies.
Q: What unique walk is available on St. Michael’s Mount?
A: An ‘only with Classic Journeys’ walk to the former Benedictine monastery.
Q: What can you visit in Truro?
A: The Victorian cathedral and the mysterious gardens and ancient woodlands of the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Q: What can you explore in Fowey?
A: The heart of Daphne du Maurier country and the center of the region’s lively maritime trade with a local friend.
Q: What can you discover in Zennor with a local ecologist guide?
A: Traces of Stone and Bronze Age works.
Q: What can you get up close to in Tintagel?
A: Tintagel Castle and its haunting beauty.
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved and cobblestone streets in Mousehole, Fowey and Penzance; as well as well-maintained countryside, riverside and coastal trails; and shepherds’ paths of compressed dirt and stone. The footpaths offer a selection of level, rolling and hilly terrain with some limited elevation gain and loss.
Where does the tour start?
In the lobby of the hotel. Take a train from London (Heathrow or Gatwick) to Penzance Rail Station. The hotel is not far from the station- about 10 minutes.
