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The best autumn walks in the South West

19th September 2013 Print
Cornwall

Once the summer crowds have gone, autumn is a perfect time to visit Cornwall.  With fresh sea food, stunning coastal footpaths and cosy handpicked hotels at the end of each day these self-guided walking holidays from Macs Adventure are available to book until 31 October:

New Padstow to St Michael’s Mount

The new trip  from Padstow to St Michael’s Mount from Macs Adventure is ideal for anyone trying a walking holiday for the first time as it’s it is quite a lot easier than the South West Coastal Path, with shorter daily distances each day.

The 41-mile route includes iconic Cornish fishing villages such as Mousehole and Newlyn, a chance to visit to Rick Stein’s seafront restaurants, striding out to reach the tip of the dramatic Trevose Head with views to Newquay and glimpsing St Michael’s Mount as you reach the south coast.

The seven-day, six-night trip costs from £495 per person which includes accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers and all maps and route plans.

New boutique walking in Cornwall

There’s no roughing it on this luxe self-guided walking trip in Cornwall staying in some of the best hotels the area, including St Petroc’s Hotel, in Padstow owned by celebrity chef Rick Stein and the boutique Mount Haven Hotel, Marazion with unrivalled sea views to St Michael’s Mount and across the bay to Penzance.

With scenic coastal walks this 41-mile walk includes Rock, St Michael’s Mount and Mousehole and is graded easy to moderate, so good for anyone trying a walking holiday for the first time and wants to combine healthy sea air, great food and boutique places to stay at the end of each day.

The seven-day, six-night trip costs from £885 per personwhich includes accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers and all maps and route plans. 

South West Coast Path - Padstow to St Ives

Stretching between the fishing villages of Padstow and St Ives, this walk along Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast is one of the best sections of the famous 630 mile South West Coast Path.  Smell the crashing Atlantic rollers, taste freshly caught fish and chips and marvel at the cliff top views on this 66 mile adventure along the Cornwall Coast Path.

This 61 mile stretchtakes in glorious beaches, picturesque fishing villages and secluded coves, and can be split between 4 to 6 walking days dependent on level of walking experience.

A seven-day, six night trip costs from £425 per person which includes accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers and all maps and route plans.

South West Coast Path - St Ives to Penzance

St Ives to Penzance is the most remote section of the South West Coast Path so be prepared for some exhilarating walking. 

Its rugged path hugs the coastline on its way down to Lands End which is the most westerly tip of the UK. The beauty of the area is hard to beat with windswept heath and wild flowers dominating the cliff tops and turquoise seas with golden beaches below. Fantastic views, plenty of birdlife and delicious seafood can all be found on its 40 mile stretch. Listen to the waves crashing below, watch for dolphins and relax for lunch in one of the sandy coves on this wonderful coastal adventure.

A five day, four night trip costs from £295 per person which includes accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers and all maps and route plans. 

For more information, or to book, visit macsadventure.com.

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