Daphne du Maurier coastal guided walk

South West Coast Path Walk Explores Daphne du Maurier Landscapes and Historic Cornish Coast

A guided walking experience along the South West Coast Path in Cornwall is offering visitors a scenic circular route that blends coastal scenery, literary history, and heritage landmarks linked to author Daphne du Maurier.

The route follows gentle cliff-top paths overlooking coves, sandy beaches, and the coastline around Polridmouth Cove, widely associated with inspiration for the novel *Rebecca*. Along the way, participants are introduced to the area’s natural features alongside its literary significance.

Guides provide commentary on local wildlife, cultural history, and du Maurier’s connections to Cornwall, with an accessible pace that encourages questions and interaction. The experience is designed to balance storytelling with panoramic coastal walking, offering regular opportunities for observation and photography.

The walk also includes views and visits to historic sites such as St Catherine's Castle, a sixteenth-century fort overlooking Fowey Harbour, as well as sightlines toward the Gribbin Head Daymark Tower. Organisers describe the tour as a small-group experience focused on combining landscape appreciation, cultural heritage, and literary exploration along one of Cornwall’s most distinctive coastal routes.