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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

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Day 1: Arrive

Zennor

Day 2:

Zennor to Pendeen

Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 3:

Pendeen to Sennen

Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

- Day 4:

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 5:

Porthcurno to Penzance

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 6:

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 7:

Praa Sands to Mullion

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 8:

Mullion to The Lizard

Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 9:

The Lizard to Coverack

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

- Day 10:

Coverack to Helford Passage

Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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.

Day 11:

Helford Passage to Falmouth

Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

- Day 12:

Falmouth to Portscatho

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 13:

Portscatho to Portloe

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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 14:

Portloe to Gorran Haven

Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy

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

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. Extra bags can be added upon request for an additional fee.
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

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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