Route: From St Ives to Penzance
Overview
Magical West Cornwall is the setting for this beautiful walk.
Commencing at St Ives, a picturesque seaside town with the kind of simple beauty that stops you in your tracks, this memorable journey with spectacular views of the ocean will take you to some delightful locations. Zennor is a place of tranquil beauty, Pendeen and the majestic Geevor Tin Mine shows off the area's mining history with old engine houses scattered around the gorse and heathland landscape, Levant Mine and Beam Engine perched on the edge of the cliffs, and coves which were once the haunt of bygone smugglers and pirates.
Passing the long sweeping sands of Sennen Cove, you will reach Lands End, the most westerly point in England, the rugged cliffs and rocks and views of the Longships and Wolf Rock Lighthouse being a stark reminder of the many shipwrecks strewn around this coast.
Moving on to the more sheltered southern coastline and arriving at Porthcurno, you will pass the famous and stunning outdoor Minack Theatre built into the granite cliff-top.
Finally, stopping for a rest at the pretty harbour of Mousehole and passing through the lively and busy fishing port of Newlyn, you will arrive at the bustling and colourful town of Penzance, having truly experienced the rugged and dramatic beauty of the West Cornwall peninsula.
Walk the Trail offers 3 itineraries along this route to cater for all levels of walker. If, you feel that you'd like something different, just ask.
INCLUDED
All our holiday packages include:
- Overnight accommodation staying at carefully selected B&Bs, Inns and Hotels
- A detailed holiday pack
- Luggage transfers
- Transport from path to accommodations if necessary
- Maps
- Guidebook
- Emergency support.
NOT INCLUDED
Our holiday packages do not include:
- Transport to and from the start and end of the holiday, unless stated. We can help you with your options.
- Packed Lunches and Evening Meals
- Travel Insurance
Recommended dates to walk this route
This walk can be done all year round but the weather in the winter months may make the walk a little more difficult.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Itinerary & Costs
Our most popular route on the whole South West Coast Path, the St Ives to Penzance itinerary has it all!
Leaving the beautiful picturesque cobbled streets of St Ives, the path soon follows upwards to provide spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean with waves crashing onto the rugged dramatic cliffs below , passing Tin Mines perched on cliff tops and then iconic Lands’ End, before drifting through beautiful Lamorna and Mousehole and ending at bustling Penzance.
This magical journey with a daily average of 10 miles (16km) is perfect for walkers of all abilities.
The Daily Itinerary
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Accommodation is limited in Zennor. If for any reason en-suite accommodation is not available, accommodation will be arranged nearby with transfers provided to and from.
St Just is located inland from Cape Cornwall. The distance above includes the 1 mile walk to the town square.
This distance includes the 1 mile walk back to the coast path.
What's Included
Optional Extras
The following items are optional and can be removed to reduce the cost of your holiday.
Important Information
Please note accommodation in Zennor is limited and we cannot guarantee en-suite facilities at this location.
Reviews
Holiday Summary
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Itinerary
4 Days / 5 Nights 10.5 miles daily avg
Difficulty
Rating: 4
Walkers
Number in Group: 2
What's Included
Cost £450 per person
Based on Two people sharing a Double or Twin Room
Total Cost £900
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