🏖️ (Bank Holiday) Hiking Cornwall – Land's End, Golden Beaches & Ice Cream Farm

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On this trip, we're staying at the 4-star Esplanade Hotel overlooking the iconic Fistral Beach in Newquay – famous for its surf and some of the best sunsets in Cornwall! The hotel features a pool, sauna and jacuzzi.

This trip is limited to just 14 participants and will only be offered once in 2026 – reserve your spot early!

We’ve created a list of FAQs to help answer your questions.

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Nestling amongst rolling hills and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cornwall attracts people from all over the world with its miles of golden sands, clear waters, spectacular cliff walks and famous surf. Come and discover some hidden gems of its wonderful coastal walks with us on this exciting three-day August bank holiday trip to the Atlantic coast of North Cornwall!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Atlantic coast of North Cornwall
• Spectacular rock stacks at Bedruthan Steps
• Porthcurno Beach, regularly voted the top beach in the UK
• Land's End – the most westerly point of mainland England and one of Cornwall's most iconic landmarks
• 2-night stay in Newquay – one of the UK’s favourite seaside resorts, renowned for its golden beaches, dramatic coastal scenery and some of the best surf in Britain
• Fistral Beach (right next to our hotel) – Cornwall's most famous spot for surf and sunsets
• Roskilly's Ice Cream Farm – a working organic Cornish dairy farm producing one of Cornwall's most loved ice creams
• Lizard Point – the most southerly point in mainland Britain
• Spectacular views of the majestic St Michael's Mount. This tidal island can be reached by an ancient, cobbled causeway, which only opens at low tide and is covered by the sea at high tide.
• Bedruthan Steps – a sweeping sandy beach famous for its towering rock stacks
• Dramatic cliff scenery with sweeping views of offshore islands, rocky stacks, natural arches and Mullion Island
• White sand and turquoise waters at the breathtaking Kynance Cove
• Cornwall's finest local delicacies: fresh seafood, Cornish pasties, cream teas, ice cream and more

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Saturday (29/08):

06:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
07:00 Sharp departure
13:30-18:30 Cliff-top hike from Porthcothan Beach to Porth Beach via Bedruthan Steps (difficulty: Moderate, distance: 14km, ascent: 450m)
18:45 Check-in at the Esplanade Hotel in Newquay, next to Fistral Beach
19:00 Free time for dinner, swimming and exploring Newquay's beaches. Please book a table in advance for 19:30 if you prefer to eat out. Recommended: Fish House Fistral (the best seafood restaurant in Cornwall) and Lewinnick Lodge.

Day 2 – Sunday (30/08):

07:30 Breakfast
08:30 Departure
09:30-13:30 Hike from Mullion Cove to Lizard Point via Kynance Cove (difficulty: Easy, distance: 12km, ascent: 370m)
13:30-15:00 Lunch in Lizard village, free time to buy souvenirs
15:30-16:15 Stop at Roskilly's Ice Cream Farm, one of Cornwall's best known ice cream makers
17:00 Back to our hotel, free time to relax by the sea in Newquay. Please book a table in advance if you prefer to eat out for dinner.

Day 3 – Monday (31/08):

07:30 Breakfast
08:30 Departure
10:00-13:30 Hike from Land's End to Porthcurno Beach (difficulty: Easy, distance: 9km, ascent: 220m)
14:00-15:00 Lunch in Marazion, next to the iconic Cornish landmark of St Michael’s Mount, free time to cross the tidal causeway
15:00 Departure
21:30 London, Hammersmith

TRANSPORT

As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.

LUGGAGE

You can bring two small bags with you: one cabin size personal item bag (up to 10kg) and one smaller hiking backpack to fit under the seat. During the hike, you can leave your luggage in the minibus.

BOOKING

The total cost of this trip is £498 per person. A deposit of £249 (50%) is required to secure your place, with the remaining balance due by 1 August (4 weeks before departure). Any places not paid in full by this date will be lost, and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

To secure your spot, please RSVP and pay the deposit of £249 by bank transfer to the account below, using your Meetup name and the trip name as your reference (e.g. John Cornwall):

Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514

We'll let you know by changing your status to “Paid” as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. You don’t need a paid Meetup subscription to do this – just close any pop-up windows and continue.

THE PRICE OF £498 INCLUDES

• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• Two nights' accommodation at the hotel in shared twin rooms (you'll share your room with somebody from our group of the same gender)
• Professional event organisation
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
• Food

HOW TO CONTACT US

For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.

Your guide will be Milena (07869815577, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.

WHAT TO BRING

• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Sunscreen (if sunny)
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
• Water bottle (min 1L)
• Nuts and energy snacks to last you during the trip
• Swimwear (optional)
• Walking poles (optional)

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REFUND POLICY

As stated in the “Booking” section of the event description, a deposit of £249 (50%) is required to secure your place, with the remaining balance due by 1 August (4 weeks before departure). Any places not paid in full by this date will be lost, and the deposit will be non-refundable and non-transferable. If you have paid the full balance by 1 August and wish to cancel, our standard refund policy (link) will apply.