Route: From Zennor to Bigbury on Sea (Popular Daily Distances)

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

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.

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.

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.

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

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.

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.