About this tour
Coasteering scrambles you across Cornwall's raw intertidal zone where you'll clamber over barnacle-crusted rocks, wade through sea-filled cavities and launch yourself into the water to reach hidden coves and caves. This three-hour physical challenge combines climbing, swimming and jumping as you work your way along an exceptionally jagged shoreline, encountering starfish and anemones in tidal pools en route. It's a tactile way to experience the Cornish coast that landlubber trails simply cannot match.
Highlights
- Traverse rocky ledges using climbing and scrambling techniques
- Jump and swim across water-filled geological formations
- Explore sea caves and secluded coves from water level
- Spot marine life—starfish, anemones, crustaceans—in their habitat
- Navigate demanding terrain under professional guidance
- Newquay's striking, rugged coastline as your playground
What to expect
Expect to be constantly moving between land and water over uneven, slippery terrain. Your guide will teach climbing, swimming and jumping techniques before you set out, but you'll need reasonable fitness and comfort in the sea. The route follows the intertidal zone where tide and swell dictate what's passable—some sections require swimming, others scrambling over sharp rocks. You'll get thoroughly soaked and should prepare for cold water. The three hours fly past as you shift between adrenaline-spiking jumps and quieter moments observing marine life clinging to rocks.
Good to know
Bring your own water shoes or trainers with grip; the operator provides wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet. Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with spinal injuries. Moderate fitness is essential. Service animals are welcome. Bus routes serve the launch point nearby.
Frequently asked
- How long does Coasteering take?
- Coasteering runs for approximately 3 hours.
- How much does Coasteering cost?
- Prices start from GBP $55 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Coasteering run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Coasteering?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.