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Route: From Brixham to Porthcothan (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

Brixham

- Day 2:

Brixham to Dartmouth

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Ferry crossing from Dartmouth to Kingswear.

- Day 3:

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 4:

Torcross to Salcombe

Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Crossing Kingsbridge Estuary by ferry.

- Day 5:

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 6:

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 7:

Noss Mayo to Plymouth (Barbican)

Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Cross the River Yealm by short ferry journey.

- Day 8:

Plymouth (Barbican) to Crafthole

Distance: 15.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

A ferry is required between Cremyll and Plymouth.

Day 9:

Crafthole to Looe

Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 10:

Looe to Fowey

Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.

Day 11:

Fowey to Charlestown

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Day 12:

Charlestown to Mevagissey

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

- Day 13:

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 14:

Portloe to Falmouth

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 15:

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 16:

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 17:

Coverack to The Lizard

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Day 18:

The Lizard to Porthleven

Distance: 14.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 19:

Porthleven to Penzance

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

- Day 20:

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 21:

Porthcurno to St Just

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 22:

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 23:

Zennor to St Ives

Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 24:

St Ives to Portreath

Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Day 25:

Portreath to Perranporth

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

- Day 26:

Perranporth to Newquay

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Short ferry ride, which is tide dependent or alternative footbridge.

- Day 27:

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 28: Depart

Porthcothan

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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