Route: From Abbotsbury to Instow (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 1: Arrive
Abbotsbury
Day 2:
Abbotsbury to West Bay
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3:
West Bay to Lyme Regis
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 4:
Lyme Regis to Beer
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 5:
Beer to Sidmouth
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 6:
Sidmouth to Exmouth
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 7:
Exmouth to Babbacombe
Distance: 16.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy

Two ferry journeys required. One from Shaldon to Teignmouth and one from Starcross to Exmouth.

Day 8:
Babbacombe to Brixham
Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 9:
Brixham to Dartmouth
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Ferry crossing from Dartmouth to Kingswear.

- Day 10:
Dartmouth to Stokenham
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Due to a lack of accommodation in Torcross, you will walk a short distance inland to the village of Stokenham.

- Day 11:
Stokenham to Salcombe
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Crossing Kingsbridge Estuary by ferry.

Day 12:
Salcombe to Bantham
Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
- Day 13:
Bantham to Noss Mayo
Distance: 15 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

There are 2 river crossings to consider today. You will be able to cross the River Avon by short ferry journey, but the River Erme is tide dependent and can only be crossed 1 hour either side of low tide. If you wish to ensure you can cross on foot, please contact us prior to booking.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Noss Mayo, it will be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

- Day 14:
Wembury to Plymouth
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

This morning you will be dropped to the West side of the River Yealm to walk to Plymouth.

- Day 15:
Plymouth to Crafthole
Distance: 15.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

A ferry is required between Cremyll and Plymouth.

Day 16:
Crafthole to Looe
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 17:
Looe to Fowey
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.

Day 18:
Fowey to Charlestown
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Day 19:
Charlestown to Mevagissey
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 20:
Mevagissey to Portloe
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy

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 21:
Portloe to Falmouth
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 22:
Falmouth to Helford Passage
Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

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 23:
Helford Passage to Coverack
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

There are two river crossings today. The first is Helford which can be crossed using the ferry. The second is Gillan Creek which can be crossed on foot, or by using the small ferry that operates at high tide.

Day 24:
Coverack to The Lizard
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 25:
The Lizard to Porthleven
Distance: 14.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 26:
Porthleven to Penzance
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
- Day 27:
Penzance to Porthcurno
Distance: 11 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 28:
Porthcurno to St Just
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 29:
St Just to Zennor
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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

Day 30:
Zennor to St Ives
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 31:
St Ives to Portreath
Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 32:
Portreath to Perranporth
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 33:
Perranporth to Newquay
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

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 34:
Newquay to Porthcothan
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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

Day 35:
Porthcothan to Padstow
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 36:
Padstow to Port Isaac
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Padstow to Rock.

Day 37:
Port Isaac to Tintagel
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 38:
Tintagel to Crackington Haven
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

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

Day 39:
Crackington Haven to Bude
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 40:
Bude to Hartland Quay
Distance: 15 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 41:
Hartland Quay to Clovelly
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Moderate/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 42:
Clovelly to Westward Ho!
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 43:
Westward Ho! to Instow
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy
 

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

42 Days / 43 Nights 11.6 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 3


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


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Cost £5,744 per person

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Total Cost £11,488

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