Perfect for those looking for a self-guided walk on the Cornwall Coast In Style. Expect all taxi and luggage transfers to be included and walks to be around 5 to 13 miles a day through stunning bays, golden beaches and picturesque fishing villages. Learn about the incredible history of the Cornish people, taste delicious locally caught seafood in Rick Stein's restaurants or simply just enjoy the sense of happiness that comes from having fish and chips by the sea after a good day's walking!

In Style | After a day of exciting adventures and soaking up unbeatable scenery, retreat to stylish accommodations and unwind with fine food and wine. This trip type is for those who like sophisticated places to stay and are looking for active routes but still want the holiday to feel special.

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&B’s, inns, and guesthouses.

Coastal Walking

Most of the Walks on this tour are graded Moderate (therefore, the tour collectively is graded as Moderate); however, expect some days that are considered easy-to-moderate and one (Charlestown to Fowey) verging on moderate-to-strenuous. If this is too hard for you, then you can opt to visit the Eden Project instead. 

IMPORTANT: Be aware that this tour is classic coastal walking, and paths generally follow the cliff line, meaning it can be unfenced at sections. Whilst the paths are completely safe, being comfortable with walking at heights is recommended. If you have any serious issues with vertigo, we wouldn't recommend doing this tour.

Expect a mixture of coastal trails (rocky/gravel and craggy underfoot), soft sandy beaches, woodland tracks, and at times minor paved roads. Some of the paths can become very muddy and boggy when rain falls,  often making progress slower than normal. There are some elevation gains and losses, especially when walking on the coastal paths, as the trails follow cliffs and may go up and down to walk along beaches in between. Be sure to keep away from the edge when walking along cliff-side trails and stay out of fenced-off areas. You should also take extra caution when there is a steep slope beside the path. It is also not uncommon for sections of Cornwall to be prone to storms and partial flooding - should you be due to walk a day when a storm is forecast, we would advise against it. As this is a multi-centred trip, walks can be skipped and instead, you can choose to just simply have a free day to explore the iconic Cornwall fishing villages you are overnighting in.

It should also be noted that sea fog and sea mist in coastal areas is a thing and can make visibility difficult at times. If you happen to be walking and fog descends on you, ensure you pay close attention to the Macs Adventure app and always be vigilant of the immediate step ahead of you.

You should have a good level of walking fitness, be surefooted and be comfortable walking at height.

Expect to stay in some of the best 4* & 5* boutique hotels the area has to offer.

Twin rooms

PLEASE NOTE: It can be challenging to book twin rooms in specific accommodations in Cornwall (in some cases, there may only be one room in a property that caters to two single beds or a ziplock mattress). For example, a lot of luxury accommodations use four poster beds in their deluxe/suites; therefore cannot physically switch the room type to twins. For twins, you will be booked into the best available rooms where a twin setup is available.

In Padstow specifically, Rick Stein's Master Rooms do not offer a twin room setup; you will therefore be booked into the Padstow Harbour Hotel as standard.

Single Rooms & Solo Walkers

We do not recommend solo walkers on this trip, due to the substantial solo supplements required of single rooms in luxury hotels and the included taxi transfers. Single rooms are possible but again will likely require a substantial supplement. Please get in touch with the team directly, and we can arrange a quote. 

Additional Nights

• Fowey - The Eden Project is 20 min drive away, so for those who opted to do the walk instead of visiting it on Day 6, an extra night in Fowey to pay a visit is well worth it!

• Alternatively, why not head further south to Lands End and combine the In Style tour with our popular St. Ives to Penzance self-guided walking tour? It's the perfect accompaniment for those looking to tick all the boxes of things to see and do in Cornwall.

Meals

Breakfast is included each morning and consists typically of a continental buffet with tea and coffee, fresh fruits, yoghurt, cereals, eggs and bread with jams. Often also on the menu are cooked options like freshly made porridge or a traditional cooked English breakfast (Bacon/Eggs/Sausage/Beans). This of course varies depending on what hotel you are overnighting in.

We don't include lunch and dinner, so you are free to choose from the available options. As you walk along the Cornwall In Style walks, you will see our recommendations on the Macs App. It shows the locations of convenient lunch, dinner, coffee, or pub stops – Expect a mixture of traditional Cornish pubs, cosy tearooms or fine-dining restaurants. If you wish to go somewhere in particular for your evening meal, we recommend checking opening times and reserving a table well in advance before your visit to avoid disappointment.

In Cornwall, you will find a range of high-quality, varied options for eating out, from award-winning gourmet restaurants to classic English fish and chips by the sea. Almost all restaurants, pubs and cafés in the area are proud to use (and showcase) delicious locally sourced produce. With Cornwall being on the Coast it is of course particularly famed for some of the best seafood you can eat in the world! With the area championed by celebrity chef Rick Stein, we recommend trying freshly caught Cornish sardine, mussels, crab and scallops in his Seafood restaurant.

As this is a self-guided walking tour, you will be responsible for navigation, decision making and safety during your trip. The Cornwall In Style tour is not specifically way marked but you are walking through sections of England’s national trail networks including the South West Coast path, so you won't get lost. The paths while remote in sections are walked by other walkers and locals, with a few short sections being on indistinct paths. On this tour it is essential you use the Macs Adventure Smartphone App. The app allows you to easily locate yourself on the trail using offline mapping and follow it as you walk. You should not have any issues finding the way.

This Cornwall itinerary is very enjoyable at any time between the beginning of April and the end of October although it is particularly lovely in late spring and early Autumn.

NOTE: From 1 April to 28 May and 16 September to late October 2023 you cannot book this tour starting on Wednesday as the Ferry to Falmouth/Tresslick Gardens does not run on a Sunday. The Ferry runs on a Sunday during the summer (29 May to 15 September).

By nature, the South West Coast of England is prone to the different extremes of weather year on year. Always be prepared for changeable conditions when walking on the coast and expect anything from soring heat to stormy weather, including strong winds and/or prolonged rainfall. The paths can be rocky in places; so take extra care as these may be slippery when wet. Before you set off each day, it is also important that you pay attention to any weather, wind, or gale warnings in the area (we recommend: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/).

It should also be noted that sea fog and sea mist in coastal areas is a thing and can make visibility difficult at times. If you happen to be walking and fog descends on you, ensure you pay close attention to the Macs Adventure app and always be vigilant of the immediate step ahead of you.

Padstow is accessible from Bodmin Parkway Railway Station. From here a taxi transfer to your hotel in Padstow is included. There are direct trains to Bodmin Parkway from London Paddington. More information on train times and schedules can be found on the National Rail website. Padstow is also accessible from Newquay Airport. Flights arrive here from all over the UK and there is a bus (Western Greyhound 556) to Padstow that takes about one hour.

A transfer is included from your accommodation in Fowey to Par Train Station. From Par train station you can catch a direct train to London Paddington which takes about 4 hours (trains run approximately every 1-2 hours). If you are flying from Newquay Airport you can catch a train from Par to Newquay, and then catch a connecting bus to Newquay Airport. More information on train times and schedules can be found on the National Rail website.

As this is a multi-centred tour, you will take your overnight luggage with you on the taxi transfers between towns and villages. For example (noted below), you will be dropped off at your walk start point and your bags will continue on to your accommodation where you will collect them at the reception after you finish your walk. 

For example:

Day 4 – Transfer Padstow to Portloe. You will be dropped off at Portloe (walk start point) then your bags will continue onward to your accommodation in St Mawes where you will collect them at the reception after you finish your walk.

Day 6 – Transfer St Mawes to Charlestown/Eden Project. You will be dropped off at Charlestown (walk start point) or the Eden Project, then your bags will continue onward to your accommodation in Fowey, where you will collect them at reception when you arrive later.

IMPORTANT: It is essential that you only have one piece of luggage per person and it should not weigh any more than 20kg.