Walking The Lizard Peninsula - Twin Centre
Walking The Lizard Peninsula - Twin Centre
Walking The Lizard Peninsula - Twin Centre
6 Days Starting in Porthleven and ending in Mullion
Visiting: Porthleven, Marazion, Mullion, National Trust - Lizard Point, Lizard, Coverack
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W05UC
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Low, Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
An invigorating and unforgettable walking holiday awaits you in Cornwall which has the longest coastline in the United Kingdom and has the most southerly and westerly tips of mainland UK. Famed for its beautiful and impressive coastline, much of which is designated as 'An area of natural beauty (AONB)', the Cornish coast is punctuated by pretty fishing villages, many of which are still working today. This 5 night holiday explores the most Southerly tip of the county - the Lizard Peninsula. Starting in Marazion, where the famed cobbled causeway over to St Michael's Mount crosses the fabulous sandy beach, the walks take in the majestic Cornish coastline with its pretty coves and beaches, including Mullion Cove, Cadgwith Cove, Kennack Sands and the postcard perfect Kynance Cove, all the way down to the wild serpentine cliffs of the Lizard, the most southerly tip of mainland Great Britain. Then track up the eastern, more sheltered side of the peninsula before concluding your walk in the pretty fishing village of Coverack with traditional thatched cottages and harbour made from the local Serpentine stone.You stay in two of the loveliest villages along the coast and walking transfers as required are included in the price of your holiday. You spend your first two nights in Portleven, the granite stone fishing harbour village, which is famed with the foodie community and offers a good selection of restaurants in which you may want to try the local fish specialities, amongst other things. Your final three nights are spent in Mullion which is the largest village on the Lizard with, at its heart a 13th century church and with plenty of inns, cafes, restaurants and art galleries to explore.This is a well balanced walk and is perfectly suited to walkers who want to experience the coastal paths of beautiful Cornwall without the rocky and hillier sections further west.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Porthleven
Location: Porthleven
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrival in Porthleven
Day 2 : Marazion To Porthleven
Location: Marazion, Porthleven
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a morning transfer to Marazion, where you find the amazing St Michaels
Mount and Mount's Bay, follow the gentle slopes of south Cornwall and the
dark metamorphic rock to be found here. Sloping fields run down towards the
cliff edge and sheltered coves protect shingle beaches. The landscape becomes
wilder, the cliffs higher and the coves narrower as you return to the fishing
port of Porthleven, with a good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Day 3 : Porthleven To Mullion
Location: Porthleven, Mullion
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today the coastal path traverses windswept beaches and dramatic cliffs out
towards the western side of the Lizard Peninsula. Often the gulls screeching
down below are your only company, however the views are spectacular and the
view over Mullion Cove alone is worth the journey. Spend the next three
nights in Mullion, the largest village on the Lizard, with plenty of shops,
inns, cafes and restaurants. The 13th century church in the heart of the
village is worth a visit and the National Trust owned working harbour is very
pretty.
Day 4 : Mullion To Lizard
Location: Mullion, National Trust - Lizard Point
Meals Included: Breakfast
With a wonderful sense of isolation, this section of the Cornish coast path
is a place of towering cliffs and rolling downs, punctuated by a scattering
of isolated villages nestled into steep sided coves. As the miles pass, the
landscape becomes wilder, with expansive views back west towards Penzance and
the coastline already traversed, and ahead towards Lizard Point, the most
southerly point in mainland Britain. Enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafes
before a transfer back to Mullion at the end of your walk.
Day 5 : Lizard To Coverack
Location: Lizard, Coverack
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a morning transfer back to Lizard a more peaceful and sheltered
landscape of fishing coves and calmer shores today as you pass along the
eastern coast of the Lizard peninsula. Beyond the exceedingly pretty Cadgwith
Cove with its whitewashed thatched cottages and fleet of small fishing boats,
follow the remote section of coast, broken only by the expansive beach at
Kennack Sands. Verdant cliffs and tree-lined valleys merge into low moorland
as the path heads eastwards and away from the shelter of Lizard Point and
Bass Point. In this wild region, the hills can be difficult but the views are
stunning. The end of your journey is the picturesque fishing village of
Coverack with traditional thatched cottages and harbour made from the local
Serpentine stone, from here you are transferred back to your hotel in
Mullion.
Day 6 : Leave Mullion
Location: Mullion
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Mullion after breakfast.
What's Included
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Luggage transfers
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All breakfasts
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All accommodation
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Route directions and maps
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Transfers for Land only (available on request at additional cost)
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Travel insurance
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Visas and vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request, compulsory supplement)
Food
All breakfasts included.Enjoy the local cuisine in a mixture of restaurants, inns, pubs and seaside cafes. Cornwall is famous for its fish and shellfish, dairy produce, wine, beer and of course the humble Cornish Pasty. There are also plenty of traditional fish and chip shops to choose from.
Accommodation
HARBOUR INN, PORTHLEVENThe Harbour Inn is an award winning bed and breakfast in the pretty village of Porthleven on the Lizard Peninsula, the most southerly port in Britain. Renowned for its original Cornish character and charm, bustling harbour and restaurants in the square serving the daily catch, it’s a pretty and unique location to soak up the Cornish lifestyle from our boutique accommodation and comfortable, characterful rooms. POLURRIAN HOTEL, MULLIONThe Polurrian has welcomed visitors to the Lizard Peninsula for over a century, with figures including Marconi, Winston Churchill and Clark Gable taking advantage of its unrivalled location. Originally built in 1890, the Polurrian was a fashionable railway hotel appealing to distinguished guests. In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi stayed here while sending the first ever transatlantic radio messages from nearby Poldhu Cove. In 1909, a fire devastated the original hotel, destroying everything but the terraces and steps near the tennis courts (which you can still see today). Soon after, a new hotel was built and Polurrian became a hive of activity once again. During the Second World War, the hotel was an officers’ mess for nearby RAF Predannack, and in 1953, Hollywood stars Clark Gable and Gene Tierney stayed while filming the romance adventure Never Let Me Go.
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
UK passport holders do not need visas for this trip. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassies.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No vaccinations are obligatory.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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