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Route: From Crackington Haven to Charlestown (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

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The Daily Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive

Crackington Haven

Day 2:

Crackington Haven to Tintagel

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

Day 3:

Tintagel to Port Isaac

Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

- Day 4:

Port Isaac to Padstow

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Rock to Padstow.

- Day 5:

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 6:

Porthcothan to Newquay

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 7:

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 8:

Perranporth to Portreath

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Day 9:

Portreath to Hayle

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Day 10:

Hayle to St Ives

Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy

- Day 11:

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 12:

Zennor to Pendeen

Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 13:

Pendeen to Sennen

Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

- Day 14:

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 15:

Porthcurno to Penzance

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 16:

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 17:

Praa Sands to Mullion

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 18:

Mullion to The Lizard

Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 19:

The Lizard to Coverack

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

- Day 20:

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 21:

Helford Passage to Falmouth

Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

- Day 22:

Falmouth to Portscatho

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 23:

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 24:

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 25:

Gorran Haven to Charlestown

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 26: Depart

Charlestown

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

The following items are optional and can be removed to reduce the cost of your holiday.

A comprehensive guide book for the area in which you are walking. This will detail important information about each town and village you visit.
Map(s) for the area you are walking, specifically designed for walkers.
Your holiday pack posted to your home address. Unticking this box, indicates that you would prefer to print the pack yourself.

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