There’s much more to Cornwall than the Cornish pasty. A popular destination for UK hiking holidays, the county is famous for its Celtic and Breton cultural connections, as well as its spectacular undulating coastline of cliffs and coves. Follow the coastal paths leading to Land s End that make walking in England s southernmost county a pleasure all year round.
The coastal walk from Penzance round to St Ives is one of the best UK walking holidays
for enjoying the clean sea air. The prevailing south westerly winds freshen the Cornwall air as it blows in off the sea before heading inland to the rest of England. Walking in Cornwall s rolling fields and along its undulating cliff top paths, you will enjoy views of the blue sea, as well as the green countryside and woodland.
Coastal Route
If you visit the area on an organised UK walking holiday, you can enjoy up to four days of guided walking in England s south coast, taking pleasure in the walk without having to worry about losing your way. The route makes use of the well regarded South West Coast Path for 5 nights/6 days of UK hiking holidays, moving in a clockwise direction around the Cornwall headland.
Walking in England s most southern county will take you through several areas of protected National Trust land. You ll also get the chance to see the towns of Penzance and St Ives, the village of Porthcurno and the tourist viewpoints of Land s End, Cape Cornwall, and Gurnard s head.
Landscape
Along the way, this most southern of UK hiking holidays will take you past intricate cliffs, picturesque bays and the occasional lonely lighthouse. From time to time, you will come across small hidden coves, seemingly undiscovered, with a little sandy beach enclosed by rocky outcrops. You might see hawks and rabbits and other wildlife, too.
This popular UK hiking holiday route via Land’s End allows you to stand at the southernmost tip of England. Walking here is a pleasure and the trails are mostly of moderate difficulty, so should be suitable for most walkers. The terrain does get more taxing at times, so consult your UK walking holidays organiser when you book.
St Ives
After six days of walking in England s freshest air, you will arrive at St Ives. St Ives is a holiday town popular with artists because of the coastal light, the sunsets over the sea and the pretty landscape. The local appetite for art is evident in the Tate Gallery in St Ives, where you can see all sorts of visual arts, with pieces inspired by the local environment. As well as hosting hikers on their UK walking holidays, St Ives is also a prominent site for surfers, partly because on average the sea here is the warmest in the country.
Walks throughout the Year
Cornwall enjoys a relatively mild climate, so this route can be good for walking in England‘s southwest throughout the year. Bear in mind though that the county is unprotected from weather fronts moving in from the Atlantic, so there could be a sudden rain shower to two. But it s this proximity to the sea that makes the local temperature so pleasant; because of the milder climate you can see the Spring flowers emerge here earlier than if you were walking in England s more central regions.
Author Resource:-
Tony Maniscalco is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Ramblers Countrywide Holidays. Part of Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, who have been operating since 1946, they are dedicated to providing the very finest holidays walking in England (http://www.ramblerscountrywide.co.uk/) at the best value prices.
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