Guided Walks & Tours with Bill Bartlett

North Cornwall’s Leading Heritage Storyteller

Explore the rugged cliffs, hidden shipwrecks, and high-society secrets of Polzeath and beyond. Whether you want a quick "Who’s Who" stroll or a full-day luxury exploration, I offer professional tours tailored to your interests.

🏛️ Private Guided Walks

Perfect for couples, families, and small groups who want a dedicated guide.

Option A: The "Famous Footsteps" Stroll

An entertaining 1-hour coastal "gossip" walk.

• Price: £10 per person (Minimum booking £40)

• The Experience: Discover why Prime Ministers, Hollywood stars, and royalty love this coast. We cover film locations, famous residents, and the "flotsam" of the Atlantic.

• Duration: 1 Hour.

Option B: Bespoke Heritage & Deep Time Tours

A deep-dive into the "hidden" Cornwall.

• Price: £100 per booking (Covers up to 6 people)

• The Experience: Choose your theme: Sandlarking, Shooting sunsets, Mining history, Deep Time Geology, Betjeman's Cornwall

• Duration: Around 3 Hours.

• Additional guests: £20 per person.

🚐 Luxury Chauffeur-Driven Car Tours

In partnership with Cornwall Discovery

"All-Inclusive Heritage Car Tours"

• Rate: £470 per day (1–4 guests)

• Full Day (5–6 Guests): £525

• What’s included: Door-to-door pickup, premium transport and professional driving by Barry Pengelly (Cornwall Discovery), a personally curated heritage itinerary by Bill Bartlett, and a complimentary 'Famous Footsteps' guided walk at Polzeath (subject to your itinerary timing with me).

An exclusive combined package of chauffeur comfort and specialised heritage guiding.

🌿 Polzeath Community Walk

The Weekly Social Tradition

• Price: Free (Contributions welcome)

• When: Scheduled dates only (See calendar below).

• The Experience: A social group walk for visitors and "year-rounders."

Important: I am unable to offer the Community Walk on-request for private groups or specific dates outside the schedule. If you require a tour on a specific day (like a Sunday), please book a Private Guided Walk above.

📋 Booking & Vital Information

How to Book

• WhatsApp/Text: 0748 646 1998

• Email: wnbartlett@gmail.com

• Advance Notice: Minimum 24 hours notice required for all bookings.

The "Fine Print" 

• Minimum Fees: To ensure viability, private 1-hour walks have a minimum charge of £40.

• Weather: Walks proceed in light rain (this is Cornwall, after all!). In the event of dangerous squalls, I'll reschedule or offer a full refund.

• Meeting Point: Usually Tubestation, Polzeath, or Atlantic Terrace, New Polzeath (unless another start point is agreed upon).

• Footwear: Please wear sturdy shoes or boots. Coastal paths can be uneven and slippery.