Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - North
Walk the South West Coast Path along Cornwall's Atlantic Coast on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - North
https://www.contours.co.uk/swcp-cornwalls-atlantic-coast-north
Westward Ho! to Padstow along the rugged coast of North Cornwall.
From £630 per person
This varied walk along the South West Coast Path sweeps over rugged headlands and around secluded coves. It travels through lively fishing villages and is awash with ocean views, but there’s a unique jewel in its crown: the dramatic ruins of Tintagel, the birthplace of King Arthur.
Between this legendary site and the lively stops around it, Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast offers a wealth of things to see and do.
Delving into rich literary links to Charles Kingsley, Rudyard Kipling, and Dickens.
Wandering the open-air ruins of King Arthur’s birthplace at Tintagel.
Exploring links with popular culture, from Westward Ho! To Clovelley and Port Isaac.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACN1 | From Westward Ho! to Padstow | 6 days walking | £630 | |
| CACN2 | From Westward Ho! to Padstow | 7 days walking | £720 | |
| CACN3 | From Westward Ho! to Padstow | 8 days walking | £810 |
Travel to Westward Ho! where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Westward Ho! to Clovelly. 11 miles (17.5km)
Clovelly to Hartland Quay. 10.5 miles (17km)
Hartland Quay to Bude. 15 miles (24km)
Bude to Boscastle. 16 miles (26km)
Boscastle to Port Isaac. 13.5 miles (21.5km)
Port Isaac to Padstow. 12 miles (19km)
Depart from Padstow after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Thank you once again for a wonderful week of walking and hiking – we loved our trip from Westward Ho! to Padstow. Thanks for all you did to make it a special and successful trip.”Ms Kappmeyer, USA
“Wonderful time exploring the coastline. Excellent B&Bs picked for us. Superb service from the luggage transfer company also. Bags always there when we arrived and no damage. Already picking our next holiday with you.”Mr Learmonth, UK
“Thank you Contours for organising our walking holiday. We would certainly be recommending your company to others.”Mrs Larum, Australia
“Scenery superb.”Mrs Horrocks, UK
“Didn’t know what to expect on this holiday but it exceeded all of my expectations. This part of the Devon/Cornwall coastline is spectacular. It can be a tough walk but the views and the scenery are exceptional.”Mr Madge, UK
“It was just a fabulous week, scenery spectacular, some fantastic B&BS and great food.”Dr Begley, UK
“More strenuous than anticipated but most enjoyable. We wish we had built in some rest days to enjoy the small towns. The coast itself is spectacular and well worth the physical challenges.”Mrs Malmsten, Canada
“Nice scenery and wonderful arrangements.”Mr Kuhns, USA
“We spent an enjoyable 10 days on the walk. Thanks for arranging the B&B's for us.”Mr Burnett, UK