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 very special piece of coast. I'll cover film locations, famous residents, some geology and all sorts of insider information you can't read in a guidebook.

• Duration: 1-2 Hours.

Option B: Heritage Walks

A deep-dive into the "hidden" Cornwall.

• Price: £120 per booking (Covers up to 6 people)

• The Experience: Choose your theme or combine them: 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 (or one of the Cornwall Discovery drivers), and a complimentary 'Famous Footsteps' guided walk at Polzeath with me, subject to your itinerary timings.

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

🌿 Polzeath Community Walk

The Weekly Social Tradition

• Price: Free but Pay-what-you-can appreciated

• When: Scheduled dates only (See Social Media Posts).

• 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 a specific date. If you require a tour on a particular day 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.