Captivating Cornwall
United Kingdom
9 days (Bike: 7 days)
185 mi (~26mi per day)
E-bike tour
Leisure
Hilly, On-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Lying on England's rugged southwestern tip, Cornwall captivates with its dramatic cliffs and coves, its intriguing tales of smuggling and mining, the myriad of steep villages rising from the sea and the vibrant art and culinary finds around every twisting corner.
And you will be beguiled too as you pedal our Captivating Cornwall tour around the coast from St Ives and Padstow on the north coast to the Lizard peninsula and Eden Project on the south.
The terrain, particularly on the coast, is very steep but our inclusion of E-bikes makes this cycling holiday one we are so delighted to offer, enabling you all to enjoy this captivating blend of history, panorama and greenery. Coast by eye watering seafood, over deep estuaries by ferry and along disused railway tracks to a pottery or two. Freewheel past basking seals and sheltered sands to descend into a tin mine, drift through lost and glorious gardens and the film sets of Pilcher, Poldark and Doc Martin, breeze across wild moorland and up twisting village lanes and sail by ancient ports into wonderful vineyards and fascinating art galleries before sinking into a cosy inn at the end of a fabulous day. With stays in 6 coastal retreats from art mecca to fishing harbour and from cliff top to cool foodie hub and stylish waterfront, its not surprising we call it Captivating Cornwall!
7 days of not so gentle cycling 20-32 miles (32 or 52 km) per day . Steep hills every day. 10% traffic free.
Tour Information
From
St Ives
To
Rock/Padstow
Cost From
Self-Guided £ 2595
Departure(s)
Starts Thursdays April 1st to Oct 31st
Single Supplement
If available
Inclusions
- 8 nights ensuite accommodation with breakfast.
- The services of our friendly local Hosts.
- Luggage transfers between hotels.
- Touring bikes and accessories.
- 24/7 phone contact number.
- Adventure Handbook with our local tips.
- GPS Routes on an App with waterproof phone holder.
- Guidebook or OS maps.
- Protection of your funds.
- Advice, help and guidance planning your trip.
- Electric bikes.
- 2 optional days of walking.
- Additional transfers if you choose the optional walks.
Exclusions
Airfares
Travel to and from the trip start and finish points unless specified
Entrances to attractions unless specified
Boat fares unless specified
Lunches and dinners unless specified
Alcoholic beverages, mini bars and meals pre and post the trip
Options
- Luxury Hotel Room upgrades
- Stay an additional night at any stop and walk the coast path
- Fly to the Scilly Isles on day 3
- Take a guided tour and tasting at Camel Valley, Cornwall’s largest wine producer at 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday evenings lasting 1.5 hours
- Take a tutored tasting and guided tour at Knightor Winery close to the Eden Project on Thursdays and Sundays at 12. Sunday lunch is available afterwards
- Enjoy our local guide cycling with you and sharing their knowledge on your first day
Additional
Newquay airport is 1.5 hours from St Ives and 40 minutes from Rock/Padstow. Penzance rail station is 20 minutes from St Ives and Bodmin Parkway is 40 minutes from Rock/Padstow.
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