Route: From Barnstaple to Polperro (Shorter Daily Distances)

The daily mileages of this itinerary are less than standard giving you a great chance to explore the villages you come across, stop and take photographs or just spend time sitting on beaches or cliffs. About 10% of our walkers choose this pace, and they are normally either new to walking holidays, or like to take their time.

Itinerary & Costs


The Daily Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive
Barnstaple
- Day 2:
Barnstaple to Appledore
Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Easy

This does not include the walk into Bideford. Instead, this makes use of the ferry operating between Instow and Appledore. The ferry operates 2 hours either side of high tide. If the ferry is not operating, then there is a regular bus service from Instow to Appledore.

Day 3:
Appledore to Westward Ho!
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 4:
Westward Ho! to Clovelly
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

IMPORTANT - Clovelly is a private village, so there are some access restrictions around luggage delivery. Please ask prior to booking for further information.

Day 5:
Clovelly to Hartland Quay
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 6:
Hartland Quay to Morwenstow
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Due to a lack of accommodation in Morwenstow, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 7:
Morwenstow to Bude
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 8:
Bude to Crackington Haven
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Due to a lack of accommodation in Crackington Haven, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 9:
Crackington Haven to Tintagel
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
Day 10:
Tintagel to Port Isaac
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 11:
Port Isaac to Padstow
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Rock to Padstow.

- Day 12:
Padstow to Porthcothan
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

Due to a lack of accommodation in Porthcothan, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 13:
Porthcothan to Newquay
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 14:
Newquay to Perranporth
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

The distance above is based on crossing The Gannel at Fern Pit Cafe, either using the bridge (low tide) or the ferry (high tide / operates May to mid September). There are 2 alternative bridges to take a little further upstream. Penpol Bridge +1 mile or Trenance Bridge +2.5 miles.

Day 15:
Perranporth to Portreath
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 16:
Portreath to Hayle
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 17:
Hayle to St Ives
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 18:
St Ives to Zennor
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Due to a lack of accommodation in Zennor, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 19:
Zennor to Pendeen
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 20:
Pendeen to Sennen
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
- Day 21:
Sennen to Porthcurno
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Due to a lack of accommodation in Porthcurno, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 22:
Porthcurno to Penzance
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 23:
Penzance to Praa Sands
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Due to a lack of accommodation in Praa Sands, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 24:
Praa Sands to Mullion
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 25:
Mullion to The Lizard
Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 26:
The Lizard to Coverack
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 27:
Coverack to Helford Passage
Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Moderate

There are 2 river crossings to consider today. Gillan Creek can be waded 3 hour either side of low tide and there is a small ferry operating 3 hours either side of high tide April til October. The Helford can be crossed throughout the day using the ferry. During Spring tides, there are occasions were the Helford ferry is unable to operate for 1-3 hours if the tide is extremely low.


Due to a lack of accommodation in Helford, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 28:
Helford Passage to Falmouth
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 29:
Falmouth to Portscatho
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 30:
Portscatho to Portloe
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Due to a lack of accommodation in Portloe, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

- Day 31:
Portloe to Gorran Haven
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy

Due to a lack of accommodation in Gorran Haven, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 32:
Gorran Haven to Charlestown
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 33:
Charlestown to Fowey
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 34:
Fowey to Polperro
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.

Day 35: Depart
Polperro
 

What's Included

  • Accommodation for the length of your holiday including the night before you start walking and the evening after your final day's walking in good quality B&Bs, Inns and small hotels. This will be en-suite wherever possible.
  • Breakfast - This may be a full cooked or continental option depending on accommodation. Evening meals can be arranged with certain accommodations for an additional charge.
  • A Personalised Holiday Pack containing maps and addresses for accommodations, pick up points and daily mileage information.
  • If you are crossing a river using a ferry or on foot at low tide then we will provide you with the relevant information to assist.
  • Luggage transfers between each accommodation. 1 bag per person up to 20 kilograms. Additional bags can be added upon request.
  • Phone line support between the hours of 0900-1900, 7 days a week for the length of your holiday.
  • If required, path to accommodation or round river transfers (free of charge)
  • We now offer all our routes on the AllTrails App. Use one of the most popular route apps for turn by turn voice navigation, the ability to use offline, and sync with Garmin and Wahoo products.

Optional Extras

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Holiday Summary

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Itinerary

33 Days / 34 Nights 9.5 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 2


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


What's Included
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Cost £4,458 per person

Based on Two people sharing a Double or Twin Room


Total Cost £8,916

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