Guided Walking Plus for families at St Ives

• Up to 4 guided walks each walking day - catering to all families, including an extra-short, part day walking option for little legs
• Our friendly and experienced leaders will guide you on the walks and assist with any queries you may have
• Play leaders run 'little kids' activities before dinner
• After dinner activities are suitable for the whole family – enjoy indoor and outdoor activities - and there’s also a kids-only games room

Easier Walks       Medium Walks       Harder Walks

Holidays for 2012

7 night holidays - Sat 21 July and Sat 28 July

Itinerary for 7 night holidays - arrive on Saturday

Sunday:

Family Walk: Walking from Chy Morvah along lanes and fields we head towards the sea and the cliffs west of St Ives. We follow the South West Coast Path back towards St Ives, possibly stopping at the Porthmeor surfing and swimming beach. 3¼ miles with short ascents totalling 400 feet.

Easier Walk: From St Ives we walk to Clodgy Point, turning inland at Pen Enys Point and returning along the 18^th century packhorse route, Tinners’ Way. 6½ miles with 725 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: Crossing prehistoric fields from St Ives we pass the farming and mining hamlets of Trevega, Boscubben and Treveal; then on to Mussel Point and River Cove where we may see seals before returning to St Ives on the coast path. 8¾ miles with 1,175 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: Following the Tinners’ Way from St Ives we head for the picturesque village of Zennor before returning along the coast to St Ives. 11¼ miles with 1,450 feet of ascent.

Monday:

Family Walk: Starting from the beautiful sands of Porthcurno, we ascend to the spectacular open-air Minack Theatre. We continue along the cliffs to the small cove at Porthgwarra, before turning inland to visit the church at St Levan with its coffin stiles. The walk ends up back at Porthcurno with its Telegraph Museum and beach. 2¾ miles with 625 feet of ascent.

Easier Walk: From Polgigga we walk across tracks and field paths to Mill Bay and Sennen Cove before following the coast path to Land’s End. 5½ miles with 650 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: Starting at St Loy we follow the coast path via the National Trust’s Penberth Cove, the Iron Age remains of Treryn Dinas Castle, Porthcurno and the open air Minack Theatre to finish at Land’s End. 8½ miles with 1,300 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: Walking from Lamorna we follow the coast path to Land’s End, taking in many of the same sights as the Medium Walk including Gwennap Head and Mill Bay. 11¼ miles with 2,400 feet of ascent.

Tuesday:

Family Walk: From Helston, we walk through the Penrose Estate and continue along the coast to the small Cornish harbour town of Porthleven, with its fishing boats and interesting shops, cafes, and beach for paddling and rock pooling. 4½ miles with 75 feet of ascent.

Easier Walk: Starting at the sandy beach of Praa Sands we take the undulating coast path to Kenneggy and Prussia Cove, with stunning views of St Michael’s Mount. We finish at the ancient and attractive town of Marazion, with perhaps time to walk the causeway to the Mount, tide permitting. 6¼ miles with 775 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: From the mine buildings of Wheal Prosper at Rinsey Head we join the coast path to the mile long beach of Praa Sands and then on to Marazion. 8½ miles with 900 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: From the fishing harbour of Porthleven we follow outstanding coastline to Trewavas Head – with the dramatic views of old mine buildings – before walking our way to Marazion via Praa Sands and the attractive village of Perranuthnoe. 11 miles with 1,575 feet of ascent.

Wednesday:

With no guided walks organised, this is a great opportunity for your family to explore Cornwall independently - see the Local Area tab for further information about places of interest that you may enjoy visiting.

Thursday:

Family Walk: At Tehidy Country Park, we can enjoy the visitor centre, including possibly a short orienteering course. We then walk through the woods of the park before heading down the side of a wooded valley to reach Portreath, with its beach and harbour. 3 miles with 125 feet of ascent.

Easier Walk: From Porthtowan we pass the famous old Wheal Coates mine with its impressive Towanroath engine house on the coast path, before we head inland from St Agnes Head to follow a footpath over St Agnes Beacon and into the village. 5½ miles with 750 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: Starting in Porthtowan we pass the unspoilt National Trust cove of Chapel Porth and the Wheal Coates mine. We then take a path high above the sea to St Agnes Head, dropping into Trevaunance Cove and over Cligga Head to Perranporth. 8½ miles with 1,075 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: First walking along the South West Coast Path from Portreath to Porthtowan, we then follow a similar route to the medium walk into Perranporth. 12 miles with 1,650 feet of ascent.

Friday:

Family Walk: From Lizard Green, we walk down to Polpeor Cove, passing the many small shops selling objects made out of the Lizard’s famous serpentine stone. We walk to the Lizard Point and follow the cliff path to the beautiful Kynance Cove, perhaps with time for a swim before returning to Lizard Green. 3¾ miles with 400 feet of ascent.

Easier Walk: Walking from Lizard Green we take the cliff path high above Polpeor Cove to Kynance Cove with its serpentine rock formations. We return to Lizard Green along a “Cornish hedge” footpath. 5½ miles with 425 feet of ascent.

Medium Walk: From Mullion we follow the coast path to the harbour of Mullion Cove and along the cliffs to Kynance. We continue on to Lizard Green via the “Cornish hedge” footpath or around Lizard Head itself. 8 or 9½ miles with 875 or 1,250 feet of ascent.

Harder Walk: Today we take a circular walk from Lizard Green – tracking along the coast past to the quaint fishing village of Cadgwith, the Devil’s Frying Pan, the lifeboat station Kilcobben Cove, and on to Bass Point, Lizard Head and Kynance. 11¼ miles with 1,200 feet of ascent.

Local transport

On some days the walks start and finish at our Country House. On other days you’ll be transported to other parts of Cornwall. The cost of all transport to and from the walks is included in the price of your holiday.

In the evenings

Your leaders will inform you about the choice of walks for the next day and answer any questions you may have. Before dinner the play leaders will run an activity suitable for the younger children. After a sociable evening meal you could join in an evening activity created specifically for all the family – enjoy a quiz, a game of rounders or outdoor treasure hunt or use the Country House facilities – the kids will love the adult-free play zone.