Route: From Babbacombe to Ilfracombe (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
Babbacombe
- Day 2:
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 3:
Paignton to Brixham
Distance: 5.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 4:
Brixham to Dartmouth
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Ferry crossing from Dartmouth to Kingswear.

- Day 5:
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 6:
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 7:
Hallsands to Salcombe
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Crossing Kingsbridge Estuary by ferry.

Day 8:
Salcombe to Hope Cove
Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 9:
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 10:
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 11:
Wembury to Plymouth
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 12:
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 13:
Kingsand/Cawsand to Crafthole
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 14:
Crafthole to Looe
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 15:
Looe to Polperro
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 16:
Polperro to Fowey
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

A ferry is required between Polruan and Fowey.

Day 17:
Fowey to Charlestown
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 18:
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 19:
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 20:
Portloe to Portscatho
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 21:
Portscatho to Falmouth
Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Easy

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 Mullion
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 26:
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 27:
Praa Sands to Penzance
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 28:
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 29:
Porthcurno to Sennen
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 30:
Sennen to Pendeen
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
- Day 31:
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 32:
Zennor to St Ives
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 33:
St Ives to Hayle
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 34:
Hayle to Portreath
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 35:
Portreath to Perranporth
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 36:
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 37:
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 38:
Porthcothan to Padstow
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 39:
Padstow to Port Isaac
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Padstow to Rock.

Day 40:
Port Isaac to Tintagel
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 41:
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 42:
Crackington Haven to Bude
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 43:
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 44:
Morwenstow to Hartland Quay
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 45:
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 46:
Clovelly to Westward Ho!
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 47:
Westward Ho! to Appledore
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 48:
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 49:
Barnstaple to Braunton
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 50:
Braunton to Croyde
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 51:
Croyde to Woolacombe
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 52:
Woolacombe to Ilfracombe
Distance: 8heddond miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 53: Depart
Ilfracombe
 

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

51 Days / 52 Nights 8.9 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 2


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


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Cost £6,915 per person

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Total Cost £13,830

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