Pirates and pilgrims, wreckers and smugglers, lobstermen and crabbers - Cornwall's Creeks and Coves have seen centuries of seafaring. These seas are warmed by the Gulf Stream blessing Cornwall with a temperate climate, aquamarine waters and a profusion of wildflowers along the cliffside paths we walk. Romantic and rugged, the Cornish coast has set the scene for some of England's best-loved fictional characters from the piratical crew of Treasure Island to the devious Rebecca. We'll explore the seaside villages, hidden coves and stately homes that inspired these classics. I've hiked through England six times before, but this was the best hiking vacation I've ever taken - delightful beyond my wildest dreams.
Fresh seafood is, of course, a specialty at dinner.