Route: From Woolacombe to Sidmouth (Longer Daily Distances)

This itinerary is slightly longer than most of our walkers walk. Whilst you will cover more miles, you will also have less chance to explore the villages you come across or stop and take photographs. About 10% of our walkers choose this pace, and they are normally walkers with plenty of experience of long distance paths. We would not recommend walking this itinerary in winter months, when there is reduced day light hours.

Itinerary & Costs


The Daily Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive
Woolacombe
Day 2:
Woolacombe to Braunton
Distance: 15 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
- Day 3:
Braunton to Westward Ho!
Distance: 23 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Today's distance can be reduced to 18 miles / 29km by using the ferry between Instow and Appledore (if operating). 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 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: Strenuous
Day 6:
Hartland Quay to Bude
Distance: 15 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 7:
Bude to Boscastle
Distance: 17 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 8:
Boscastle to Port Isaac
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 9:
Port Isaac to Padstow
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Rock to Padstow.

Day 10:
Padstow to Mawgan Porth
Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 11:
Mawgan Porth to Perranporth
Distance: 17 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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 12:
Perranporth to Portreath
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 13:
Portreath to St Ives
Distance: 17.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 14:
St Ives to Pendeen
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 15:
Pendeen to Porthcurno
Distance: 15.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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 16:
Porthcurno to Penzance
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy
Day 17:
Penzance to Porthleven
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 18:
Porthleven to The Lizard
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 19:
The Lizard to Porthallow
Distance: 15.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 20:
Porthallow to Falmouth
Distance: 16 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

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.

- Day 21:
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 22:
Portloe to Mevagissey
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy
- Day 23:
Mevagissey to Par
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy

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

- Day 24:
Par to Polperro
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.

Day 25:
Polperro to Crafthole
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 26:
Crafthole to Plymouth
Distance: 16.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

A ferry is required between Cremyll and Plymouth. If you're not strict about walking all of the coast path, it's possible to get a ferry from Cremyll directly to the Barbican reducing today's distance to 13.5 miles / 21.5km. Please ask for details

- Day 27:
Plymouth to Wembury
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Due to a lack of accommodation in this area, today's walk involves walking to the Yealm Estuary, then back towards Wembury for a taxi transfer to accommodation inland.

- Day 28:
Noss Mayo to Bigbury on Sea
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

This morning, you will be returned to the East side of the River Yealm to continue your walk. Approximately 10 miles into today's walk you will need to cross the River Erme. This is tide dependent. If you wish to ensure you can cross the river on foot, please contact us prior to booking to discuss.


Today's distance includes the walk to the Avon Estuary and back to Bigbury. Due to a lack of accommodation in Bigbury, a transfer will be provided to accommodation inland.

- Day 29:
Bantham to Salcombe
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

This morning, you will be returned to the East side of the River Avon to continue your walk.

- Day 30:
Salcombe to Stokenham
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Crossing Kingsbridge Estuary by ferry.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Torcross, you will walk a short distance inland to the village of Stokenham.

Day 31:
Stokenham to Dartmouth
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 32:
Dartmouth to Paignton
Distance: 16.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

Ferry crossing from Dartmouth to Kingswear.

- Day 33:
Paignton to Dawlish
Distance: 17.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

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

- Day 34:
Dawlish to Sidmouth
Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Ferry required Starcross to Exmouth

Day 35: Depart
Sidmouth
 

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

33 Days / 34 Nights 14.5 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 4


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


What's Included
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Cost £4,508 per person

Based on Two people sharing a Double or Twin Room


Total Cost £9,016

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