Route: From Charlestown to Braunton (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
Charlestown
- Day 2:
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 3:
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 4:
Portloe to Portscatho
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 5:
Portscatho to Falmouth
Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Easy

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 6:
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 7:
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 8:
Coverack to The Lizard
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 9:
The Lizard to Mullion
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 10:
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 11:
Praa Sands to Penzance
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 12:
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 13:
Porthcurno to Sennen
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 14:
Sennen to Pendeen
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
- Day 15:
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 16:
Zennor to St Ives
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 17:
St Ives to Hayle
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 18:
Hayle to Portreath
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 19:
Portreath to Perranporth
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 20:
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 21:
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 22:
Porthcothan to Padstow
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 23:
Padstow to Port Isaac
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Padstow to Rock.

Day 24:
Port Isaac to Tintagel
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 25:
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 26:
Crackington Haven to Bude
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 27:
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 28:
Morwenstow to Hartland Quay
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 29:
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 30:
Clovelly to Westward Ho!
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 31:
Westward Ho! to Appledore
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 32:
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 33:
Barnstaple to Braunton
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 34: Depart
Braunton
 

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.

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Holiday Summary

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Itinerary

32 Days / 33 Nights 9.4 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 2


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


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Cost £4,392 per person

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Total Cost £8,784

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