Route: From Woolacombe to Praa Sands (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
Woolacombe
Day 2:
Woolacombe to Croyde
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3:
Croyde to Braunton
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 4:
Braunton to Barnstaple
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 5:
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 6:
Appledore to Westward Ho!
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 7:
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 8:
Clovelly to Hartland Quay
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 9:
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 10:
Morwenstow to Bude
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 11:
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 12:
Crackington Haven to Tintagel
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
Day 13:
Tintagel to Port Isaac
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 14:
Port Isaac to Padstow
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Rock to Padstow.

- Day 15:
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 16:
Porthcothan to Newquay
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 17:
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 18:
Perranporth to Portreath
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 19:
Portreath to Hayle
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 20:
Hayle to St Ives
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 21:
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 22:
Zennor to Pendeen
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 23:
Pendeen to Sennen
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
- Day 24:
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 25:
Porthcurno to Penzance
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 26:
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 27: Depart
Praa Sands
 

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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Important Information

Holiday Summary

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Itinerary

25 Days / 26 Nights 9.2 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 2


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


What's Included
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Cost £3,383 per person

Based on Two people sharing a Double or Twin Room


Total Cost £6,766

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