7 July

United Kingdom: Pembroke

Pembroke Castle, built by the Normans in the 11th century, was the birthplace of Henry VII, the first Tudor king. Take a look around the impressive ruins or head out of town and explore the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast, with its long sandy beaches, pretty seaside towns and abundant birdlife.

8 July - At sea

9 July

United Kingdom: Saint Martins

9 July

United Kingdom: Tresco

Tresco is the second largest of the Isles of Scilly, privately owned and best known for the famous Abbey Garden. Founded by Augustus Smith in the 1830s on the site of the old Benedictine Abbey, this extraordinary subtropical garden is home to thousands of exotic plant species.

10 July

United Kingdom: St Mary’s (Scilly Isles)

St Mary’s is the largest of the Isles of Scilly, and the gateway to the islands for those arriving by ferry from Penzance. Take a wander around charming Hugh Town, explore some of the lovely nearby beaches and look out for wildlife including seals, puffins and fulmars.

10 July

United Kingdom: St Agnes (Scilly Isles)

11 July

United Kingdom: Penzance

12 July

United Kingdom: Fowey

This pretty little town sits at the mouth of the Fowey river on the south coast of Cornwall, and was once home to the writer Daphne du Maurier. Explore the historic streets, take the short ferry ride across to the old fishing village of Polruan or visit the fantastic Eden Project, just a 20-minute drive away.

12 July

United Kingdom: Plymouth

Plymouth has a fine seafaring heritage, and it was here that the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World on board the Mayflower. The city was badly damaged during the Second World War, but an ongoing regeneration project is breathing new life into the waterfront, and nearby attractions include Buckfast Abbey and Dartmoor National Park.

13 July

United Kingdom: Dartmouth

The picturesque and historic town of Dartmouth is situated at the mouth of the river Dart, on the south coast of Devon. The town has a proud maritime heritage, home to the Royal Naval College, and the streets are lined with attractive 17th and 18th century buildings leaning at rakish angles.

14 July

Arriving in Portland

The windswept Isle of Portland is connected to the mainland by Chesil Beach, which curves west for 18 miles along the Dorset coast. The island is famous as the home of Portland stone and is rich in bird life, while just next door is the resort town of Weymouth, with its pretty Georgian harbour.