Route: From St Ives to Plymouth
Overview
Fancy a challenge? ...but a challenge with amazing, memorable views and experiences?
Walk the Trail has split the entire 630 mile coast path down into 3 parts
Commencing from St Ives, the Land's End Peninsula with its unspoilt heather covered moors and rugged granite cliffs, passing engine houses, chimneys and winding gears - important reminders of Cornwall's tin mining heritage - along the way. Pause at dramatic Lands’ End...next stop America!Be enthralled by the magnificent Minack Open Air Theatre, which perches dramatically on the cliff edge of Porthcurno, pass through picturesque, pretty Mousehole and bustling Newlyn harbour before arriving at vibrant Penzance in the far west of Cornwall, close to beautiful St Michaels Mount, the walk moves on to the unspoilt Lizard Peninsula, with smugglers coves aplenty before crossing the tranquil Helford River to bustling Falmouth.
Then cross the water on to Roseland Peninsula, un-crowded even in the height of the season, one of the most picturesque and unspoilt areas within the United Kingdom.
A rugged roller-coaster walk now begins, along the Cornish Riviera from Portloe to Looe; easy walking along scenic clifftops, through coastal woodland and country parks. Pass through the ports of pretty Mevagissey and atmospheric, historic Charlestown, and beautiful Daphne du Maurier country surrounding Fowey, before entering Devon and the vibrant city and naval port of Plymouth.
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
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Itinerary & Costs
This itinerary is walking average distances each day and most walkers would choose this option.
At 630 miles long, the South West Coast Path to most is considered too much to walk in one go. But, if you'd still like to complete it and have just over 2 weeks spare you may want to consider walking 1/3 of the path.
The Daily Itinerary
Click on a day for further information.
Gillan Creek is tide dependent.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Helford this will be arranged nearby.
Cross Helford River by small ferry.
Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.
A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.
Please be advised that there is limited accommodation in Portwrinkle and this may be sourced nearby.
A ferry is required between Cremyl and Plymouth.
What's Included
Optional Extras
The following items are optional and can be removed to reduce the cost of your holiday.
Important Information
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Holiday Summary
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Itinerary
16 Days / 17 Nights 11.5 miles daily avg
Difficulty
Rating: 3
Walkers
Number in Group: 2
What's Included
Cost £1,415 per person
Based on Two people sharing a Double or Twin Room
Total Cost £2,830
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