Cornwall: Padstow to St Michael's Mount
7 Days & 6 Nights 4.2 Read 5 reviews- Ambling down the tiny streets of iconic Cornish fishing villages such as Mousehole and Newlyn
- Standing at the tip of dramatic Trevose Head, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Following the St Michael’s Way, an official Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in the middle of Cornwall!
- Catching your first glimpse of the abbey on St Michael’s Mount as you complete your pilgrimage route
- Enjoying both traditional and gourmet meals in local pubs and seaside restaurants
- Spotting the spires of the 12th century St Enodoc Church, burial site of the poet Sir John Betjeman
Tour Type:
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Activity:
Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&B’s, inns, and guesthouses.
This trip is suitable for:
Solo Travellers
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Coastal Walking
Navigation
You will be provided with detailed route notes and maps to help you find your way. There are often waymarks to help you find your way and as always when walking you should be able to read a map and use a compass in case of bad weather.
Accommodations
On your 6 night, 7 day Cornwall self-guided walk you will stay in very comfortable B&B’s and guest houses.
Alternate accommodation
During the high season you might be booked into alternative accommodations which are not listed in the description. If those listed are unavailable the alternative accommodation will be of the same or better standard than those described.
Single Rooms & Solo Walkers
If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable. Solo walkers are also welcome for an additional charge.
Meals
6 Breakfasts are included. You can either eat dinner in local restaurants or at the B&B’s, some of which have a restaurant. For lunches you can ask the hotels to make you a packed lunch or you can buy sandwiches or local cheeses, meats and breads in local shops or markets.
- 6 Nights in B&B’s or guest houses
- 6 Breakfasts
- Baggage transfers
- One transfer from Padstow to Carbis Bay
- Detailed maps, information pack, and route notes
- Organisational assistance and backup from our area manager in England and our office
- Travel to Padstow
- Travel from Marazion
- Short return ferry ride from Padstow to Rock
- Dinners and lunches
- Drinks and snacks
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance
- Additional nights before or after the holiday
When To Go
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.
Getting to the Start
Padstow is accessible from Bodmin Parkway Railway Station. 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. The 555 Western Greyhound bus from Bodmin Parkway to Padstow leaves approximately every hour and takes one hour. 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.
Getting from the End
Take a taxi or a local bus to Penzance Train Station from Marazion. Then take a train to Bodmin where you can make a change of train and board a train to London.
It is possible to drive to Padstow and park your car here for the duration of the tour. Then make your way back to Padstow via bus and train on the last day. More information regarding parking in Padstow can be found on Padstow's website.
Luggage Transfer
All baggage transfers are included. We request that you have only one piece of luggage per person and it should weigh only 20kg.
General Information
Please note that due to the G7 Summit taking place in St. Ives on 11-13 June 2021 - this tour is not bookable from early to mid-June.
Equipment
Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard cycling gear such as good boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Padstow and overnight Day 2 Padstow Circular Walk Around Rock 9 miles / 14 km Day 3 Padstow to Constantine Bay 12 miles / 19 km Day 4 St Michael’s Way- Carbis Bay to Marazion 10 miles / 16 km Day 5 Marazion Circular Walk–Footpaths and bridleways of Perranuthnoe 10 miles / 16 km Day 6 Marazion to Mousehole 6.2 miles / 10 km Day 7 Onward TravelThe Macs Way
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