Mystery and History – Cornwall Walking Short Break
This self led walking break will take you on a journey along one of Cornwall’s best coastal paths with wonderful sea views across Mounts Bay. Discover the mystery and history behind the rugged cliffs, sheltered coves and glorious beaches of the Lizard Peninsula. Walk inland through special marshland habitats and onto the ancient Goonhilly Downs before taking a refreshing dip at the beach near Mullion.
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- Comfort: Inn or B&B
- Start/Finish: Lizard Peninsula
- Distance:
- Duration: From 3 to 5 Days
- Availability: All year, any day start
- Altitude:
Enjoy a three day - two night break, a four day - three night break or a five day - four night break in Cornwall.
Walk 1 - Arrive and check in to your accommodation. Then take a steady ascent onto the Predannack Downs. From here, you'll walk through farmland towards the ancient Goonhilly Downs dotted with standing stones and burial mounds. This area is all part of a National Nature Reserve, filled with rare plants and wildlife.
Walk 2 – Enjoy a gentle walk that takes you across farmland towards the coast at Gunwalloe. Halzephron cliff will provide you with stunning views before following the coast path back to the town of Mullion.
Walk 3 - Today you will enjoy a gentle walk with stunning scenery around the coast of Britain’s most southerly point. You will see local landmarks such as the Lion’s Den and the Lizard lighthouse as well as enjoying the stunning natural features created by the sea.
Key Details:
- This tour will start and end in Mullion.
- Visits Lizard Point, The most southerly point in the UK
- Visits Goonhilly Downs
There are lots of attractions and places to explore during your short Cornwall walking break, including:
- Kynance Cove
- Lizard Village
- Lizard Lighthouse
- Predannack Downs
- Plenty of traditional pub stops!
Getting to Cornwall
By Rail/Bus – There are a number of public transport operating to and from Cornwall.
By Car – Cornwall can be reached via the M4, M5 and M6 Motorway.
By Air – There are a number of airports close to Cornwall including Cornwall Airport Newquay.
For more information on getting to Cornwall please the VisitCornwall website.
- Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
- Fully comprehensive tour pack with colour coded routes on local maps
- Emergency Telephone Assistance
- Smartphone App with GPS
- Meals except breakfast
- Transport to and from Cornwall
Enjoy a three day - two night break, a four day - three night break or a five day - four night break in Cornwall.
Walk 1 - Arrive and check in to your accommodation. Then take a steady ascent onto the Predannack Downs. From here, you'll walk through farmland towards the ancient Goonhilly Downs dotted with standing stones and burial mounds. This area is all part of a National Nature Reserve, filled with rare plants and wildlife.
Walk 2 – Enjoy a gentle walk that takes you across farmland towards the coast at Gunwalloe. Halzephron cliff will provide you with stunning views before following the coast path back to the town of Mullion.
Walk 3 - Today you will enjoy a gentle walk with stunning scenery around the coast of Britain’s most southerly point. You will see local landmarks such as the Lion’s Den and the Lizard lighthouse as well as enjoying the stunning natural features created by the sea.
Key Details:
- This tour will start and end in Mullion.
- Visits Lizard Point, The most southerly point in the UK
- Visits Goonhilly Downs
There are lots of attractions and places to explore during your short Cornwall walking break, including:
- Kynance Cove
- Lizard Village
- Lizard Lighthouse
- Predannack Downs
- Plenty of traditional pub stops!
Getting to Cornwall
By Rail/Bus – There are a number of public transport operating to and from Cornwall.
By Car – Cornwall can be reached via the M4, M5 and M6 Motorway.
By Air – There are a number of airports close to Cornwall including Cornwall Airport Newquay.
For more information on getting to Cornwall please the VisitCornwall website.
- Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
- Fully comprehensive tour pack with colour coded routes on local maps
- Emergency Telephone Assistance
- Smartphone App with GPS
- Meals except breakfast
- Transport to and from Cornwall