Route: From Crackington Haven to Lulworth (Popular Daily Distances)

The daily mileages of this itinerary are what 80% of our walkers choose to walk. These mileages will give you the chance to stop for lunch, and the opportunity to take photographs on most days, as occasionally there may be days with longer miles. Please consider the daily mileages if wishing to walk over the winter months due to shorter day light hours.

Itinerary & Costs


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

Short ferry ride, which is tide dependent or alternative footbridge.

Day 8:
Perranporth to Portreath
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 9:
Portreath to St Ives
Distance: 17.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
- Day 10:
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 11:
Zennor to St Just
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 12:
St Just to Porthcurno
Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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 13:
Porthcurno to Penzance
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 14:
Penzance to Porthleven
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 15:
Porthleven to The Lizard
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 16:
The Lizard to Coverack
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 17:
Coverack to Helford
Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Gillan Creek is tide dependent.
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 18:
Helford to Falmouth
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

Cross Helford River by small ferry.

- Day 19:
Falmouth to Portloe
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.
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 20:
Portloe to Mevagissey
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy
Day 21:
Mevagissey to Charlestown
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 22:
Charlestown to Fowey
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 23:
Fowey to Looe
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.

- Day 24:
Looe to Portwrinkle
Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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

- Day 25:
Portwrinkle to Plymouth (Barbican)
Distance: 16 miles Difficulty: Moderate

A ferry is required between Cremyl and Plymouth.

- Day 26:
Plymouth (Barbican) to Noss Mayo
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

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

- Day 27:
Noss Mayo to Bigbury on Sea
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

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

- Day 28:
Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe
Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Cross the River Avon by short ferry journey.

- Day 29:
Salcombe to Torcross
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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

Day 30:
Torcross to Dartmouth
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
- Day 31:
Dartmouth to Brixham
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Ferry crossing from Dartmouth to Kingswear.

Day 32:
Brixham to Babbacombe
Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 33:
Babbacombe to Exmouth
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy

Two ferry journeys required. One from Shaldon to Teignmouth and one from Starcross to Exmouth.

Day 34:
Exmouth to Sidmouth
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 35:
Sidmouth to Beer
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 36:
Beer to Lyme Regis
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 37:
Lyme Regis to West Bay
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 38:
West Bay to Abbotsbury
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 39:
Abbotsbury to Weymouth
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 40:
Weymouth to Lulworth
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 41: Depart
Lulworth
 

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)

Optional Extras

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

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Important Information

Holiday Summary

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Itinerary

39 Days / 40 Nights 11.6 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 3


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


What's Included
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Cost £4,986 per person

Based on Two people sharing a Double or Twin Room


Total Cost £9,972

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