Route: From Zennor to Charlestown (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 2:
Zennor to St Just
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 3:
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 4:
Porthcurno to Penzance
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 5:
Penzance to Porthleven
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 6:
Porthleven to The Lizard
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 7:
The Lizard to Coverack
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 8:
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 9:
Helford to Falmouth
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

Cross Helford River by small ferry.

- Day 10:
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 11:
Portloe to Mevagissey
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy
Day 12:
Mevagissey to Charlestown
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 13: 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)

Optional Extras

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

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Holiday Summary

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Itinerary

11 Days / 12 Nights 11.7 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 3


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


What's Included
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Cost £1,496 per person

Based on Two people sharing a Double or Twin Room


Total Cost £2,992

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