Walking The Lizard Peninsula
Walking The Lizard Peninsula
Walking The Lizard Peninsula
6 Days Starting in Marazion and ending in Coverack
Visiting: Marazion, Porthleven, Mullion, National Trust - Lizard Point, Lizard, Coverack
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W05MC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Physical rating:
Medium, Low, Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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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 holiday in the pretty fishing village of Coverack with traditional thatched cottages and harbour made from the local Serpentine stone.You stay in the prettiest of villages along the coast, Marazion across from the dazzling St Micheal's Mount, 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. Continuing on to Mullion, the largest village on the Lizard with plenty of inns, cafes, restaurants and art galleries and at its heart a 13th century church, then Lizard itself, the most southerly settlement in Great Britain before reaching your final destination in Coverack.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 Marazion
Location: Marazion
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrival in Marazion
Day 2 : Marazion To Porthleven
Location: Marazion, Porthleven
Meals Included: Breakfast
From 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
approach the fishing port of Porthleven where you stay for the night, 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. Stay overnight 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, passing the postcard perfect Kynance
Cove en route before your night in Lizard.
Day 5 : Lizard To Coverack
Location: Lizard, Coverack
Meals Included: Breakfast
A peaceful and sheltered landscape of fishing coves and calmer shores as you
pass along the eastern coast of the Lizard peninsular. 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. Spend your final night in the picturesque
Coverack with traditional thatched cottages and impressive harbour built from
the local serpentine stone.
Day 6 : Leave Coverack
Location: Coverack
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Coverack 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
KEIGWIN HOUSE, PENZANCEKeigwin House is a friendly, family-run quality guesthouse situated on beautiful tree lined Alexandra Road in Penzance. Keigwin is one of a row of Victorian houses built in the 1850s, tasefully modernised for your comfort whilst retaining many original features. WELLMORE END COTTAGE, PORTHLEVENSituated close to Porthleven Harbout, the Traditional Cornish Fisherman’s Cottage dates from around 1860. It was once the home of Porthleven’s fresh water well, hence the name. THE OLD VICARAGE, MULLIONA lovely family run B&B in the old Vicarage with large gardens in which to sit and enjoy. Just a short stroll from the amenities in Mullion. PENMENNER HOUSE, LIZARDPenmenner House is elegant and full of character, the rooms are bright and traditional. This delightful bed and breakfast is only a stone’s throw from the heart of the village and stunning South West Coast Path. Built in 1862 for Nicholas Vivian – a Victorian gentleman who described himself as a proprietor of houses and mines – Penmenner House has a fascinating history. FERNLEIGH, COVERACKA great Cornish welcome awaits you at Fernleigh. Fernleigh is a family run bed and breakfast situated in an elevated position overlooking the harbour and bay of the fishing village of Coverack. Coverack is a pretty fishing village with a lot of the original cottages with their thatched roofs. It has its own regatta and Lifeboat day and lots of fundraising events throughout the year.
Check out our Q&As
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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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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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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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