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Route: From Babbacombe to Perranporth (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

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The Daily Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive

Babbacombe

Day 2:

Babbacombe to Brixham

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 3:

Brixham to Dartmouth

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Ferry crossing from Dartmouth to Kingswear.

- Day 4:

Dartmouth to Torcross

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

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

- Day 5:

Torcross to Salcombe

Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Crossing Kingsbridge Estuary by ferry.

- Day 6:

Salcombe to Bigbury on Sea

Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

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

- Day 7:

Bigbury on Sea to Noss Mayo

Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Cross the River Erme which is tide dependent.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Noss Mayo, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

- Day 8:

Noss Mayo to Plymouth (Barbican)

Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Cross the River Yealm by short ferry journey.

- Day 9:

Plymouth (Barbican) to Portwrinkle

Distance: 16 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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

- Day 10:

Portwrinkle to Looe

Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Please be advised that there is limited accommodation in Portwrinkle and this may be sourced nearby.

- Day 11:

Looe to Fowey

Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.

Day 12:

Fowey to Charlestown

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Day 13:

Charlestown to Mevagissey

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

- Day 14:

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 15:

Portloe to Falmouth

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 16:

Falmouth to Helford

Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

Cross Helford River by small ferry.
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 17:

Helford to Coverack

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Gillan Creek is tide dependent.

Due to a lack of accommodation in Helford this will be arranged nearby.

Day 18:

Coverack to The Lizard

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Day 19:

The Lizard to Porthleven

Distance: 14.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 20:

Porthleven to Penzance

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

- Day 21:

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 22:

Porthcurno to St Just

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 23:

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 24:

Zennor to St Ives

Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 25:

St Ives to Portreath

Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Day 26:

Portreath to Perranporth

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Day 27: Depart

Perranporth

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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