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Unless you are walking an established Trail our walks tend to be circular and varied. Our groups are generally small up to 8 and our aim is to offer holidays that allow individuals to relax, enjoy good company, good food and the natural beauty of the area. Walks are between 3 to 8 miles depending on the group, they are relaxed and are definitely not ‘route marches’.
We do however offer planned routes of any length according to your own schedules and provide maps and transport.
The following will give you an idea of a 2 day Walking Break (2 night’s accommodation).
Arrive Day 1. (late afternoon)
Settle in, enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee
in the conservatory. Visit a viewing point to get a feel
for the weekend’s walking and viewing. Stretch your
legs and return to the Old Barn for supper.
Day 2 – Walk 1.
Breakfast – collect packed lunch –
Path to Zennor – You head up past farmland, across wide expanse of moor which needs careful negotiation and onto granite outcrops and carn that make this a most dramatic coastline. We will stop to picnic and eat packed lunches before arriving at the local pub. After quick drink and chatter will continue our walk and return to the Old Barn to freshen up and enjoy dinner.
Day 3. – Walk 2.
Breakfast – collect packed lunch –
Mousehole to Lamorna – Follow the coastal path which offers amazing views over Mounts Bay (ranked as one of the most beautiful bay in the World) – granite cliffs with the ocean sparkling below; we proceed to the Nature Reserve at Kemyel Crease and then we glimpse Lamorna Cove in the distance. Down the footpath to sit in the cove and if timed well to watch the divers practice. Eat our packed lunch under the harbour wall and then onto to the Lamorna Wink for a drink before setting off inland back to Raginnis and Mousehole.
Return to the Old Barn to depart at approx. 2.30ish.
Themed Walking Breaks
The following gives you an idea of Themed Breaks that are scheduled into our diary. If you wish to make your holiday longer you can add additional days at either end – to discuss options further please telephone 02736 367742 or 07802 335999.
The Tinners Way
18 miles in total. From Cape Cornwall to St Ives across the Lands End Peninsula - spectacular views of the coast. This was the route that tin was transported since 2000BC – we will explore footpaths leading to ancient castles, circles and standing stones.
(3 days walking)
 The Cornish Coastal Path—in bite sized pieces
We offer the choice of walking a section per day or circular walks that involve some coastal path walking and a route back inland across rural and dramatic moor-land paths
(3 days walking)
St Michaels Way – 12 miles in total
This is a European Cultural route in the UK that stretches from Lelant St Ives Bay south across the peninsula to Mounts Bay and St. Michaels Mount. This was the route taken by pilgrims who were travelling from Ireland and Wales to Spain. To avoid the treacherous Lands End sea routes they disembarked and walked across the peninsula and sailed out from St. Michaels Mount to their destination in Spain.
(2 days walking)
Unique Theatrical Experience & Walking - Minack Theatre; St. Ives Tate Gallery
These short breaks focus around the unique Minack Theatre and involve walking the beautiful bays, coastal and rural paths and enjoying this unique cliff-top theatre and attending a performance. Guaranteed to be a relaxing and stimulating walking break.
(4 day break June to September)
Gourmet Break
We will visit the important fishing port of Newlyn and walk to other harbours/villages linked with farming and fishing. Walks will be circular and cover varying terrain. During the break we will visit a local restaurant to enjoy the fruits of the sea and land.
(2 or 3 day breaks)
Taster Breaks 3,4 & 7 nights Bed & Breakfast and on one day join the group for a guided day walk. This is an ideal way to try out a walking holiday and to incorporate time for sight-seeing, chilling and just enjoying the spectacular Cornish countryside and coast.
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