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Private Tour of North Cornwall for Breathtakingly Rugged Coast 20% OFF
St Ives, South West England, England, United Kingdom
$684.54
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Overview
The Private Tour of North Cornwall offers an immersive journey through the region's rich history and stunning landscapes. Led by a passionate local guide, this full-day experience delves into the culture and heritage of Cornwall.
- 🏖️ Visit Newquay, known as the 'surfers paradise', with a chance to witness surfing action at Fistral Beach and explore the historic Huer's Hut with breathtaking coastal views.
- 🌊 Experience Watergate Bay, a vast 3km stretch of sand and dramatic cliffs, perfect for enjoying the Atlantic swells and the vibrant beach atmosphere.
- ⛪ Discover the quaint village of St Mawgan, home to a 13th-century church and a Carmelite Convent, offering a peaceful space for reflection and exploration of local history.
- 🏞️ Marvel at the natural beauty of Bedruthan Steps, where dramatic cliffs and rock stacks create a picturesque setting, steeped in local mythology and archaeological significance.
- ⚓ Explore Padstow Harbour, a historic fishing port with charming shops and eateries, and perhaps indulge in some famous fish and chips from Rick Stein's restaurant.
- 🚗 Enjoy scenic views of the Camel Estuary while passing through Wadebridge, with opportunities to learn about Cornish history and culture from your guide.
- 🏡 Stroll through Port Isaac, a captivating fishing village with narrow streets and the iconic Doc Martin house, perfect for soaking in the local charm.
- 🏰 Visit Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, and take in breathtaking views from the coastal path near the ancient fortress.
- 🌅 Experience the picturesque Boscastle Harbour, known for its slate quarrying history and charming shops, along with a chance to enjoy a local cream tea.
- 🍺 Stop at the historic Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor, a former coaching inn with a rich smuggling past, featuring a museum dedicated to its intriguing history.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Private Tour of North Cornwall for Breathtakingly Rugged Coast
Pickup included
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Passionate, qualified local tour guides with a flair for the narrative!
- Chilled mineral water available on board
- Fully licensed vehicle up to 4 passengers. Enquire before booking for 6 seats!
- Lively and informative historical information
- Car parking fees
- Free Cornish gifts and photo Montage included
- Food and additional beverages
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NewquayOur first stop of the day and a visit to the 'surfers paradise' of Newquay! (Cornish = Tewynblustri) Around 25,000 people live in Newquay but this swells to 100,000 or more in the summer. The town has been expanding inland since the former fishing village of New Quay began to grow in the second half of the nineteenth century, and the western edge of the town meets the Atlantic at Fistral Bay. We'll park up at Fistral Beach where hopefully conditions will be right to witness some surfing acfion whilst we get our bearings. Driving around the Grade 2 listed Headland Hotel we'll pay a visit to the Huer's Hut which has been described as "a particularly fine late mediaeval specimen". The Huer's Hut served as a lookout point from which a man known as a huer could keep watch for the arrival of the pilchards. It's a marvelous structure and there's a teriffic view from here of the North Coast of Cornwall stretching out into the distance. That's where we're headed...onwards!
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Watergate BayWatergate Bay is a vast stretch of sand, big Atlantic swells, and high sea-beaten cliffs; a dramatic landscape, it’s one of the county’s wildest coastlines and considered by many as one of Cornwall’s best beaches. It's 3km beach faces the Atlantic Ocean and with the sea swell it's easy to see why the English Nationals Surfing Championships are held here. If the sea-breeze gets too fresh, there are restrooms and cafes close by...
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St. Mawgan ChurchA little detour to the quintessentially Cornish village of St Mawgan. This super-quaint village dates from the 6th Century arrival of the Welsh missionary Meugan, and after admiring the village green (where Cornish wrestling matches have taken place for centuries) we will make our way to the 13th century church. For more than 700 years the church has provided a place of comfort, refuge and entertainment for the community through all the great events and upheavals that have taken place during that time, and your guide will reflect on this and point out some of the remarkable features of the Church which has been the focal point of village life for centuries. Right next to the Church is a Carmelite Convent, and if you wish to we can go past the shrine, through the Elizabeth entrance and learn of the history associated with this beautiful old convent. We can perhaps have a chance for some quiet contemplation – an opportunity to be still before our Whirlwind tour of North Cornwall!
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Carnewas and Bedruthan StepsBedruthan steps beach is a stunning natural wonder that boasts dramatic cliffs, impressive rock stacks, clear waters and a long stretch of sandy beach...an idyllic, picture postcard location where the opening scenes of 'Poldark' were filmed... The cliff–top views of rocks stretching into the distance along Bedruthan beach make the area a popular attraction for tourists and painters. The name Bedruthan Steps is said to be taken from a mythological giant called Bedruthan, who used the rocks (stacks) on the beach as stepping stones! People have been in the area since at least the Bronze Age with six barrows nearby to the north, and overlooking Bedruthan Steps is Redcliff Castle, which dates back to at least the Iron Age. Your Cornish local guide on this private tour has a keen interest in the archaeological history of Cornwall and will be happy to explain the significance of some of these sites and how they connect to a wider Neolithic landscape across the County :-)
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Padstow HarbourPadstow (Lannwedhenek) is recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) when it was held by Bodmin Monastery and had considerable importance in the middle ages when it became a busy fishing port and the site of nine chapels. The town prospered through trade with Ireland and the English and Welsh ports on the Bristol Channel - and a great deal of Cornish tin was exported out of its little harbour. (In the first half of the 19th century it was a significant port of embarcation for emigrants, particular those bound for Canada.) Nowadays the place is bustling with visitors eager to experience the charms of a typically quaint Cornish fishing harbour. Perhaps you’d like to sample some of Rick Stein’s fish and chips? Or maybe just have a sedate mooch around and indulge a bit of retail therapy! Padstow is just a lovely place to visit and spend an hour or so unwinding.
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WadebridgeEn route to our next destination, we'll drive past some delightful areas - The Camel Estuary is a section of the Cornwall AONB (Area of outstanding natural beauty). As well as taking in some lovely scenes your guide will use this opportunity to see if you would like to find out about any aspect of Cornish history or culture. We'll drive through Wadebridge (where the annual 'Royal Cornwall Show' is held) and this journey is a good opportunity to learn of any aspects of the area that you may wish to ask about..
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Port IsaacPort Isaac is a small fishing village captured like a snapshot in time. You'll be enchanted by the narrow winding streets that lead you past white-washed cottages down to the atmospheric Port Isaac harbour front. The harbour features a pier built in the time of Henry VII. The buildings and welcoming bars exude character, steeped in history which extends back to the 14th century. Why not explore its narrow streets, lined with picturesque old cottages? In fact, Port Isaac is renowned for having one of the narrowest thoroughfares in Britain, the aptly named Squeezy Belly Alley! Fans of long-running TV series, Doc Martin, will recognise Port Isaac as the setting for the fictional village of Portwenn, and if you wish to pay a quick visit to the front of Doc Martin's house then it's easily done. Fishermen still work from the Platt, landing their catches of fish, crab and lobsters and it’s easy to let time slip away just sat on the harbourfront here and soaking in the sleepy atmosphere.
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Tintagel CastleTintagelis a truly majestic location! Tintagel Castle, described by Tennyson to be “half in sea, and high on land, / A crown of towers,” is situated on a peninsula which made Tintagel extremely easy to defend from invasion and was thus a desirable fortress in the Middle Ages. The castle spans both sides of the peninsula, though it is now almost entirely ruined. Tintagel Castle is understood to be the birthplace of the legendary King Arthur, but the remains visible at Tintagel today belong to a 13th-century castle built Richard, Earl of Cornwall. Tintagel's links with Arthurian legend - twinned with the fact that this is one of the most breathtaking views in the whole of the British Isles - ensures that Tintagel remains a must- see destination when visiting Cornwall. We will park on Headland overlooking the Castle next to St. Materiana's late 11th Century Church, and walk just a little of the Cornish Coastal Path to enjoy the breathtaking vista of Tintagel and it's castle below us...
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Private Tour of North Cornwall for Breathtakingly Rugged Coast 20% OFF
St Ives, South West England, England, United Kingdom
$684.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!