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Route: From Zennor to Gorran Haven (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

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The Daily Itinerary

Click on a day for further information.

Day 1: Arrive

Zennor

Day 2: Walking

Zennor to Pendeen

Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 3: Walking

Pendeen to Sennen

Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

Day 4: Walking

Sennen to Porthcurno

Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Day 5: Walking

Porthcurno to Penzance

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 6: Walking

Penzance to Praa Sands

Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Day 7: Walking

Praa Sands to Mullion

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 8: Walking

Mullion to The Lizard

Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 9: Walking

The Lizard to Coverack

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

- Day 10: Walking

Coverack to Helford

Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Gillan Creek is tide dependent.

Due to a lack of accommodation in Helford this will be sourced nearby.

- Day 11: Walking

Helford to Falmouth

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy

Crossing Helford River by small ferry.

- Day 12: Walking

Falmouth to Portscatho

Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

Day 13: Walking

Portscatho to Portloe

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 14: Walking

Portloe to Gorran Haven

Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy

Day 15: Depart

Gorran Haven

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 Komoot 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

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

A comprehensive guide book for the area in which you are walking. This will detail important information about each town and village you visit.
Map(s) for the area you are walking, specifically designed for walkers.
Your holiday pack posted to your home address. Unticking this box, indicates that you would prefer to print the pack yourself.

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