Route: From Coverack to Porlock (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
Coverack
Day 2:
Coverack to The Lizard
Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Day 3:
The Lizard to Mullion
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate
- Day 4:
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 5:
Praa Sands to Penzance
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
- Day 6:
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 7:
Porthcurno to Sennen
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 8:
Sennen to Pendeen
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate
- Day 9:
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 10:
Zennor to St Ives
Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 11:
St Ives to Hayle
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 12:
Hayle to Portreath
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy
Day 13:
Portreath to Perranporth
Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 14:
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 15:
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 16:
Porthcothan to Padstow
Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 17:
Padstow to Port Isaac
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Padstow to Rock.

Day 18:
Port Isaac to Tintagel
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 19:
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 20:
Crackington Haven to Bude
Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 21:
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 22:
Morwenstow to Hartland Quay
Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
- Day 23:
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 24:
Clovelly to Westward Ho!
Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous
Day 25:
Westward Ho! to Appledore
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
- Day 26:
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 27:
Barnstaple to Braunton
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 28:
Braunton to Croyde
Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Easy
Day 29:
Croyde to Woolacombe
Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 30:
Woolacombe to Ilfracombe
Distance: 8heddond miles Difficulty: Moderate
Day 31:
Ilfracombe to Combe Martin
Distance: 5.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
- Day 32:
Combe Martin to Heddon's Mouth
Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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 Mouth to Lynmouth
Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Strenuous
Day 34:
Lynmouth to Porlock
Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate
 

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

33 Days / 34 Nights 9.1 miles daily avg


Difficulty

Rating: 2


Walkers

Number in Group: 2


What's Included
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Cost £4,500 per person

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Total Cost £9,000

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