Route: From Coverack to Minehead (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.
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.
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 20: Crackington HaventoBudeDistance: 10 milesDifficulty: 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 24: ClovellytoWestward Ho!Distance: 11.5 milesDifficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 25: Westward Ho!toAppledoreDistance: 5 milesDifficulty: 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 27: BarnstapletoBrauntonDistance: 5 milesDifficulty: Easy
Day 28: BrauntontoCroydeDistance: 9 milesDifficulty: Easy
Day 29: CroydetoWoolacombeDistance: 6 milesDifficulty: Moderate
Day 30: WoolacombetoIlfracombeDistance: 8heddond milesDifficulty: Moderate
Day 31: IlfracombetoCombe MartinDistance: 5.5 milesDifficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Due to a lack of accommodation in Heddon's Mouth, it may be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.
Day 33: Heddon's MouthtoLynmouthDistance: 7 milesDifficulty: Strenuous
Day 34: LynmouthtoPorlockDistance: 14 milesDifficulty: Moderate
Day 35: PorlocktoMineheadDistance: 9 milesDifficulty: Moderate
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.