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--------- Long Distance Footpaths



Long Distance footpaths in 2010....

Long Distance footpaths: Wonderful walks offering long days of 10-15 miles - or sometimes longer. See each holiday description for details of its average length of day and average ascent/descent. You can read more about our Long Distance grade below.

12-18 Aug - Long Dist. South West Coast Path
Youth Hostels - Long Distance - Marian - Cornwall
6 nights full board & all luggage transport: £445

Fabulous sea cliffs, crashing waves, seals and sea birds, beautiful sandy coves for a dip - here is a second chance to walk the South West Coast Path between St Ives and Penzance with Marian.

Fuller detail View from the South West Coast Path.
The South West Coast Path stretches 630 miles from from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset, and is one of the world's great walks. This new WW holiday covers what is probably the most dramatic stretch of the Path around Lands End from St Ives to Penzance. The holiday starts and finishes with a night at Penzance youth hostel (where cars can be left for the duration of the trip). The first morning we will have transport across the penninsula to St Ives, and after a stroll through town we'll start out along the rocky cliff path to the tiny village of Zennor, perhaps spotting seals along the way. We stay one night at Zennor hostel eating out at Zennor's village pub (Zennor evening meal is not included - from £12). The next morning we continue onwards past Cape Cornwall to Lands End YH. Here we stay for 3 nights with transport to and from our walks each day as we progress around this most dramatic and particularly beautiful section of the path. On one evening there will be an opportunity to visit the famous Minack outdoor theatre perched on the cliffs. On our last day we complete the distance to Penzance for our last night (or you can ask us if you would like to stay on for an extra night here). Your luggage will be taken ahead for you as we move from place to place; you carry a day pack only. Guided by Marian.

Travel - nearest train station: Penzance, then short taxi ride to the hostel. Trek starts & finishes at Penzance & cars can be left at Penzance hostel during the trek.

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Price includes: 6 nights in dormitory accommodation, in youth hostels.
Sharing a dormitory with other members of the group. (No single rooms are available).

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, 5 evening meals, all luggage transport between accommodations, any transport to the start of walks; + guided trek.

Not included: 1 evening meal at Zennor village pub.


You can book online - or phone us on: 08456 445335



Long Distance grade explained...

Long Distance- 10-15 miles, average 400m up/down

Long distance footpaths.Long distance footpaths offer wonderful long days following ancient footpaths and bridleways steeped in history - old drovers roads or trails used by travelling folk. As such they often follow valleys or ridges to minimise the 'up' and 'down' involved, tending to aim for the next saddle rather than the next peak. They generally involve between 10-15 miles a day, with only a little more height gain than Low Intermediate walks. (Long distance coastal paths tend to have more 'ups' and 'downs' adding up to nearer 500m on some days - i.e. like a longer version of Intermediate walks). We tell you the average distance and ascent in each of their holiday descriptions. They are all fabulous journeys that will reward you with a great sense of achievement.

Their main requirement is stamina and staying power - and boots that are comfortable! Try and fit in some 10 mile walks beforehand as preparation.

Grades that stay a relatively low level.







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