Travel Dates
Departing 20th Aug 2020
Tour Provider: Back-Roads
Region:
Duration: 6 Days
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20 Aug 20 |
London – Wells – Dartmoor National Park After departing from London, our first stop will be the tiny market city of Wells – known for its Gothic cathedral and peaceful Vicars’ Close. After we’ve spent some time exploring the cobbled streets and medieval buildings, our path will take us from the quaint country lanes of Somerset to the heather and gorse-clad tors of Dartmoor National Park. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner together. Accommodation: Two Bridges Hotel or similar. (D) |
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21 Aug 20 |
Dartmoor National Park – Port Isaac – Padstow – Falmouth Today we’ll leave Dartmoor for Cornwall’s northern coast – starting with a stroll around Port Isaac, the fishing village made famous by the Doc Martin television series. Next, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at The Seafood Restaurant, Rick Stein’s flagship restaurant in Padstow. Here, you can take your pick from a menu of fresh-off-the-boat Cornish seafood and international favourites. Then: we’ll take it easy as we travel further west to Falmouth. Accommodation: Greenbank Hotel or similar. (B/L) |
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22 Aug 20 |
Falmouth – St Austell After a hearty breakfast we’ll set off for St Michael’s Mount, a tidal island just off the coast of Penzance. Here, we’ll explore the village and the medieval castle and gardens – which are full of treasures and stories from the past. Next, we’ll visit St Ives, one of England’s prettiest towns, before returning to Falmouth for the evening. Accommodation: Greenbank Hotel or similar. (B/D) |
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23 Aug 20 |
St Austell We have no set plans today, leaving you free to explore the sandy beaches and boutique shops of St Austell at your leisure. Accommodation: Carlyon Bay Hotel or similar (B) |
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24 Aug 20 |
St Austell – Anthony Estate – Lyme Regis – Hawkchurch Today we’ll make our way along the south Cornish coast, stopping at the beautiful Antony Woodland Garden before our road takes us to Dorset. We’ll have plenty of time to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen’s heroines and take in sweeping views of the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis before we move on to Hawkchurch – where a farewell dinner awaits. Accommodation: Fairwater Head Hotel or similar. (B/D) |
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25 Aug 20 |
Hawkchurch – Salisbury – London Our last scenic journey will take us along the Old Roman Road to Salisbury, a city set in a landscape of grassy plains and rolling downs. After exploring the magnificent Cathedral, we’ll return to London. (B) |
From windswept moors and wild coastlines to historic cities and picture-perfect fishing villages, the county of Cornwall is filled with evocative sights and fascinating stories. Join us as we seek out the maritime heritage, rural beauty and culinary pride of this unique corner of South West England on a scenic seven-day journey.
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