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Cornish Specialities
 
Thatched CottageThings we might possibly do (and eat!), at various times when (if) we are taking a break from walking!

Partake of a drop of locally brewed beer in a Cornish pub. Enjoy farmhouse clotted cream ice cream (direct from Jersey herd) and partake of a "clotted cream tea" at our farmhouse home (something really Cornish and not to be missed!). Munch Cornish pasties (steak and veg pie - a favourite of the old miners!) Eat Local Fish and Shell Fish (the hotels often specialize in these items). Visits to local potters, painters, stone turners, arts & crafts galleries. Visits to The Eden Project (the famous huge new tropical biomes constructed in an old quarry), visit subtropical gardens and stately country houses and castles.
Swimming and snorkelling (often during lunch break on a remote beach), exploring secret coves and caves, mineral hunting. Mountain Bike ride along 17 mile disused rail track along estuary & through forest.

Underground tour of old disused tin mine by special arrangement.
Visit local special interest museums and protected heritage sites. Take a boat ride down the River Fal, from Truro to Falmouth - through many stretches of ancient woodland, past many pretty creeks and rare wildlife. Canoe on the beautiful Helford River.

Adventureline further information

With a group who require an itinerary, we have found that the best way to describe our tours, is to offer visits to all of the previously mentioned areas, but not necessarily in any particular order - due to the rather unpredictable weather in Cornwall - which often varies greatly from area to area, so we prefer to select exactly which area we will visit each day, as and when we know what is happening atmospherically/climatically.
An Adventureline Group
Normally, we cater for up to 8 clients, and so our supply of the items mentioned below is adequate, but most keen walkers have their own trusty equipment. Don't forget shorts and swimming costumes if you come in summer, because the sea here is beautiful. Springtime is often overlooked by many - and we think that late April, May, June and early July are perhaps the best times to consider - due to the abundance of wild flowers and breeding bird populations; though other times to consider, apart from summer, would be early September, when it's still pleasantly warm and there are fewer visitors around. Before April (and even during April and May) and after late September, we offer other destinations in various countries. (See "Catch the Sun" on the home page).
Personal clothing
and equipment considerations
 
The Cornish climate ranges from wet to dry - and all things in between! Average annual rainfall is about 35 inches and average temperatures between April and September range from 14C to 26C (57-82F). From May onwards, it is quite comfortable to hike in shorts. Because the south facing shore can often be bathed in sheltered sunshine, the apparent temperature can often feel much hotter than that predicted and sunburn can be encountered. Sometimes though, it is often quite windy and showery, but we do sometimes enjoy long settled warm spells, when swimming in the crystal clear and clean turquoise waters is a delight. In summer, the sea temperature gradually warms up to about 18C or even 21C (70F) by August.
We can supply small day packs, but more often these days, most folk prefer to bring their own trusty gear! We also have several sets of binoculars for client's use.

Recommended items are just suitable clothing for non-extreme climate, including a warm pullover and wind jacket. If you own good waterproofs (including leggings) - bring them, just in case of wet weather.

Shorts should be brought between May & Sept, and don't forget your polaroid sungalsses and sun cream, camera and binoculars. Perhaps the most important item will be good, stout and "well worn-in" supportive footwear. If the weather is dry, it is often best to hike in comfortable trainers/shoes. Even good quality hiking sandals are very suitable too, so it's sensible to bring both sorts of footwear, so as to cover all sorts of conditions likely to be encountered.

We carry a limited First Aid kit, and our guides are trained in First Aid.

Groups and Agents...
Apart from offering our usual ad hoc tours to mixed individuals and couples, we have also worked with the following Groups and Agents...

"The Wilderness Society", Georgia, USA. (Exclusive tours) Cornwall, Morocco, Sardinia.
"5th Dimension Outdoor Club", Alberta, Canada. (Exclusive tours)
"Ventures Inc." of North Carolina, USA. (Exclusive groups.)
"Above The Clouds Trekking", Vermont, USA. (American East Coast agents)
"British Associates, Wilson & Lake International", Oregon, USA. (Agents)
"British Travel Services", Amstelveen, Netherlands. (Dutch agents)
"National Geographic Society", Washington D.C. USA. (Exclusive tours)
"Appalachian Mountain Club", New Hampshire, USA. (Exclusive groups)
"Highland Tours", Leonberg, Germany. (German agents)
"The Audubon Society", Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA. 1993, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02. (Exclusive tours.)
"Global Express", Seattle, USA. (Exclusive tours)
"Travel by Design", Seattle, USA. (West coast agent)
"In Weer En Wind Reizen", Ingen, Holland. (Dutch agent)
"Traveltailors a.s." Oslo, Norway. (Scandinavian Agent)
"Explore Holidays", Ryde NSW, Australia. (Agent)


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