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Rugged North Tour

Golden Sands, Holywell & Giant Rock Formations

Take a private, guided tour and explore Cornwalls North Coast. We’ll visit an iconic tin mine perched on the cliff edge, a hidden holy well, 3 miles of surfers paradise and take the scenic coast road to the rocky outcrops that are ‘Bedruthan Steps’, on our Rugged North Tour.

Tour Agenda

Map of the Rugged North Tour

  • St Agnes

    The village of St Agnes is set back from its beach and harbour at Trevaunance Cove, where copper ore was shipped to Wales for smelting. We pass through this pretty village, heading to Wheal Coates World Heritage mining site, walk and view the Towanroath Shaft Engine House that overlooks the crystalline Atlantic Ocean.

  • Perranporth

    This 3 mile stretch of golden sands was the inspiration for Poldark author Winston Graham, who also called Perranporth home. Hear the story of Saint Piran, a Bishop that floated from Ireland tied to a millstone, landing on Perranporth beach and how he came to become the patron saint of Cornwall and of Tin Mining.

  • Holywell Bay

    Hidden from sight by giant sand dunes, this bay is popular with locals. One highlight of this beach is the Holy Well, a natural and breath-taking sculpture that is hidden until low tide and served as a place of pilgrimage for those seeking healing. Low tide also reveals a wrecked ship.

  • Crantock & Pentire Headland

    Lunch Spot

    This expansive sandy beach is backed by sand dunes and sites at the mouth of the Gannel estuary. Gaze upon its splendor while enjoying lunch, with a choice of a clifftop bistro restaurant or hearty, traditional pub food.

  • Bedruthan Steps

    A place of legend that bears the mark of the giant Bedruthan. Walking this stunning stretch of Coast Path to the lookout platform, we will see how the choppy North coast sea has eroded this headland to form the five impressive, rock stacks visible today.

  • Porthcothan Bay

    We finish our day with a Cornish Cream Tea Picnic at Porthcothan Bay.