North Cornwall Coast and History Walk
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Experience hosted by David
90 mins
Up to 10 people
Hosted in English
What you'll do
I will guide you on a gorgeous circular route in Morwenstow taking us out to the coastpath and to some of the Southwest's most remote, wild and spectacular terrain, which has a rich and fascinating history. This route is short, but is designed to to take you to as many beautiful and interesting places as possible.
We will start and end the tour at a historic 13th Century Inn which makes a great place to grab a bite or a drink afterwards. Along the way we will take in the incredible views, stop at some amazing local spots and learn about the rich and wild history of an area best known for shipwrecks, smuggling and eccentric poets.
We will visit the beautifully situated Morwenstow church, go out to the towering cliffs with magnificent views along the coast, to a tiny shipwreck-wood shelter built into the cliff face in the 1800's, and return via a peaceful woodland, which feels a world away from the wild coastline.
This route is for people on limited time, families with smaller children, or those wanting a short walk. Please note the return via the woodland valley requires a descent and ascent on a steep trail with steps, but this can be avoided by returning on a flat lane, making the entire route very easy. If you would like a longer walk, see www.airbnb.co.uk/experiences/275383
Distances:
1.5 miles without woodland valley
1.9 with woodland valley
+0.4 mil
Other things to note
The route is easy and flat walking (with option for two steep sections) but guests should have a reasonable level of fitness to walk up to 2 miles.
Unfortunately the meeting point is near impossible to reach without a car, so please don't book this hike unless you have your own transport.
We will start and end the tour at a historic 13th Century Inn which makes a great place to grab a bite or a drink afterwards. Along the way we will take in the incredible views, stop at some amazing local spots and learn about the rich and wild history of an area best known for shipwrecks, smuggling and eccentric poets.
We will visit the beautifully situated Morwenstow church, go out to the towering cliffs with magnificent views along the coast, to a tiny shipwreck-wood shelter built into the cliff face in the 1800's, and return via a peaceful woodland, which feels a world away from the wild coastline.
This route is for people on limited time, families with smaller children, or those wanting a short walk. Please note the return via the woodland valley requires a descent and ascent on a steep trail with steps, but this can be avoided by returning on a flat lane, making the entire route very easy. If you would like a longer walk, see www.airbnb.co.uk/experiences/275383
Distances:
1.5 miles without woodland valley
1.9 with woodland valley
+0.4 mil
Other things to note
The route is easy and flat walking (with option for two steep sections) but guests should have a reasonable level of fitness to walk up to 2 miles.
Unfortunately the meeting point is near impossible to reach without a car, so please don't book this hike unless you have your own transport.
I will guide you on a gorgeous circular route in Morwenstow taking us out to the coastpath and to some of the Southwest's most remote, wild and spectacular terrain, which has a rich and fascinating history. This route is short, but is designed to to take you to as many beautiful and interesting places as possible.
We will start and end the tour at a historic 13th Century Inn which makes a great place to grab a bite or a drink afterwar…
We will start and end the tour at a historic 13th Century Inn which makes a great place to grab a bite or a drink afterwar…
David's commitment to safety
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I can offer you a unique combination of my expert local knowledge and many years experience working as a nature guide and wilderness skills instructor. I am a certified wilderness guide trained in Finland and have since led hundreds of expeditions all over the world. I have over 15 years of hiking, guiding and teaching experience, including being the first person to complete the 4,400 km Pacific Crest Trail in 2016. Now I have returned to my native North Cornwall, where I was born and raised, to share with you my favourite hikes in the world!
Where you'll be
The tour will take us on a circular route in Morwenstow, North Cornwall. We will walk out to the coastpath via Morwenstow Church, and visit Hawker's Hut along the way and return via the beautiful wooded Tidna valley (or via a flat lane to avoid steep terrain).
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Cancellation policy
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 10 guests ages 8 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age.
What to bring
Shoes sutiable for walking on unpaved surfaces
Small bottle of water
Small bottle of water