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Route: From Abbotsbury to Polperro (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

Abbotsbury

- Day 2:

Abbotsbury to West Bay

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Due to a lack of accommodation in Seatown, it may be necessary to accommodate you 1 mile inland in Chideock.

Day 3:

West Bay to Lyme Regis

Distance: 8.5 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 Budleigh Salterton

Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

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

- Day 7:

Budleigh Salterton to Dawlish

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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 8:

Dawlish to Babbacombe

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Easy

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

- Day 9:

Babbacombe to Paignton

Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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 10:

Paignton to Brixham

Distance: 5.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 11:

Brixham to Dartmouth

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Ferry crossing from Dartmouth to Kingswear.

- Day 12:

Dartmouth to Strete

Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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

- Day 13:

Strete to Hallsands

Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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

- Day 14:

Hallsands to Salcombe

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Crossing Kingsbridge Estuary by ferry.

Day 15:

Salcombe to Hope Cove

Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

- Day 16:

Hope Cove to Erme Estuary

Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Cross the River Avon by short ferry journey. This only operates 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00.
Due to a lack of accommodation in near the Erme Estuary, a taxi will collect you from Mothecombe to take you to accommodation nearby.

- Day 17:

Erme Estuary to Wembury

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Cross the River Yealm by short ferry journey.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Wembury, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 18:

Wembury to Plymouth

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

- Day 19:

Plymouth to Kingsand/Cawsand

Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

A ferry is required between Plymouth and Cremyll.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Kingsand/Cawsand, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

Day 20:

Kingsand/Cawsand to Crafthole

Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 21:

Crafthole to Looe

Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 22:

Looe to Polperro

Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 23: Depart

Polperro

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.

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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