Route: From Abbotsbury to Woolacombe (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


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:
Polperro to Fowey
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

A ferry is required between Polruan and Fowey.

Day 24:
Fowey to Charlestown
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 25:
Charlestown to Gorran Haven
Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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 26:
Gorran Haven to Portloe
Distance: 9 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 27:
Portloe to Portscatho
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 28:
Portscatho to Falmouth
Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Easy

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 29:
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 30:
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 31:
Coverack to The Lizard
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 32:
The Lizard to Mullion
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 33:
Mullion to Praa Sands
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: 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 34:
Praa Sands to Penzance
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 35:
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 36:
Porthcurno to Sennen
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 37:
Sennen to Pendeen
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
- Day 38:
Pendeen to Zennor
Distance: 9 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 39:
Zennor to St Ives
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 40:
St Ives to Hayle
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 41:
Hayle to Portreath
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 42:
Portreath to Perranporth
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 43:
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 44:
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 45:
Porthcothan to Padstow
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 46:
Padstow to Port Isaac
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Padstow to Rock.

Day 47:
Port Isaac to Tintagel
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 48:
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 49:
Crackington Haven to Bude
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 50:
Bude to Morwenstow
Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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

Day 51:
Morwenstow to Hartland Quay
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 52:
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 53:
Clovelly to Westward Ho!
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 54:
Westward Ho! to Appledore
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 55:
Appledore to Barnstaple
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

This does not include the walk into Bideford. Instead, this makes use of the ferry operating between Appledore and Instow. 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.

Day 56:
Barnstaple to Braunton
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 57:
Braunton to Croyde
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 58:
Croyde to Woolacombe
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 59: Depart
Woolacombe
 

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

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Holiday Summary

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Itinerary

57 Days / 58 Nights 9.0 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 2


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


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Cost £7,710 per person

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Total Cost £15,420

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