Self-guided holidays : Self-guided short break walking holidays : Coastal escapes
North Cornwall
North Cornwall has one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline to be found anywhere in the world. The Atlantic Ocean provides an awesome and ever-changing backdrop to the towering and rugged cliffs, and spectacular rocky promontories are interspersed with idyllic sandy coves and picturesque fishing villages.
North Cornwall is exposed to the full force of the Atlantic rollers and on the high plateau above the slate cliffs the sparse trees are shaped by the prevailing wind. At intervals the coastline is punctuated by narrow gorges where fast flowing streams lined with deciduous woodland cascade into the sea. The close-grazed grassland on the clifftops makes for superb undulating walking and expansive views along the coast are a constant feature.
In spring and early summer the cliffs and the Cornish slate ‘hedges’ are draped in carpets of thrift, sea-squill and campion. In high summer valerian, monbretia and foxgloves wave in the breeze. A wide variety of seabirds nest on the cliff faces and peregrine falcons can be seen swooping on their prey.
The first of your walks will take you from the National Trust village of Port Quin to the the peaceful isolation of The Rumps, and around the magnificent headland of Pentire where one of the finest views in Cornwall unfolds. Your second walk will take you from Tintagel Castle in its incomparable clifftop setting to the attractive fishing village of Boscastle with its narrow fjord-like harbour.
Your short break in North Cornwall will be based at the Wellington Hotel [AA**] which is located in the middle of the village of Boscastle, close to the top of the harbour. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation and the restaurant holds two AA for the standard of its service and cuisine. All bedrooms have ensuite facilities (private bathroom).
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| Code: SBNCW |
| Nights: 3 |
| Price: £370 |
- All of the above prices are per person, and based upon two guests sharing a double or twin-bedded room.
- Single traveller supplement; £120
(More about single supplement). - Discounts available for parties of three or more guests.
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