Route: From Abbotsbury to Minehead (Longer Daily Distances)

This itinerary is slightly longer than most of our walkers walk. Whilst you will cover more miles, you will also have less chance to explore the villages you come across or stop and take photographs. About 10% of our walkers choose this pace, and they are normally walkers with plenty of experience of long distance paths. We would not recommend walking this itinerary in winter months, when there is reduced 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 Sidmouth
Distance: 17.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
- Day 5:
Sidmouth to Dawlish
Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

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

- Day 6:
Dawlish to Paignton
Distance: 17.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Two ferry journeys required. One from Shaldon to Teignmouth and one from Starcross to Exmouth.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Paignton, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

- Day 7:
Paignton to Dartmouth
Distance: 16.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

Ferry crossing from Kingswear to Dartmouth.

- Day 8:
Dartmouth to Stokenham
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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

- Day 9:
Stokenham to Salcombe
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Crossing Kingsbridge Estuary by ferry.

Day 10:
Salcombe to Bantham
Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 11:
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 12:
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 13:
Plymouth to Crafthole
Distance: 16.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

A ferry is required between Cremyl and Plymouth.

Day 14:
Crafthole to Polperro
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 15:
Polperro to Par
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Par, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 16:
Par to Mevagissey
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy
- Day 17:
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 18:
Portloe to Falmouth
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 19:
Falmouth to Porthallow
Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

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 20:
Porthallow to The Lizard
Distance: 16 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 21:
The Lizard to Porthleven
Distance: 14.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 22:
Porthleven to Penzance
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
- Day 23:
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 24:
Porthcurno to Pendeen
Distance: 15.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 25:
Pendeen to St Ives
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 26:
St Ives to Portreath
Distance: 17.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 27:
Portreath to Perranporth
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 28:
Perranporth to Mawgan Porth
Distance: 17 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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 29:
Mawgan Porth to Padstow
Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 30:
Padstow to Port Isaac
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Padstow to Rock.

Day 31:
Port Isaac to Boscastle
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 32:
Boscastle to Bude
Distance: 17 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 33:
Bude to Hartland Quay
Distance: 15 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 34:
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 35:
Clovelly to Westward Ho!
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
- Day 36:
Westward Ho! to Braunton
Distance: 23 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Today's distance can be reduced to 18 miles / 29km by using the ferry between Appledore and Instow (if operating). The ferry operates 2 hours either side of high tide. If the ferry is not operating, then there is a regular bus service from Appledore to Instow.

Day 37:
Braunton to Woolacombe
Distance: 15 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 38:
Woolacombe to Combe Martin
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 39:
Combe Martin to Lynmouth
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 40:
Lynmouth to Porlock
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 41:
Porlock to Minehead
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 42: Depart
Minehead
 

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

40 Days / 41 Nights 14.2 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 4


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


What's Included
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Cost £5,505 per person

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Total Cost £11,010

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