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Route: From Looe to Port Isaac (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

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The Daily Itinerary

Click on a day for further information.

Day 1: Arrive

Looe

Day 2:

Looe to Polperro

Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 3:

Polperro to Fowey

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

A ferry is required between Polruan and Fowey.

Day 4:

Fowey to Charlestown

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

- Day 5:

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 6:

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 7:

Portloe to Portscatho

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

- Day 8:

Portscatho to Falmouth

Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Easy

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 9:

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 10:

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 11:

Coverack to The Lizard

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Day 12:

The Lizard to Mullion

Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 13:

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 14:

Praa Sands to Penzance

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

- Day 15:

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 16:

Porthcurno to Sennen

Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Day 17:

Sennen to Pendeen

Distance: 9 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

- Day 18:

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 19:

Zennor to St Ives

Distance: 6.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 20:

St Ives to Hayle

Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy

Day 21:

Hayle to Portreath

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Day 22:

Portreath to Perranporth

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

- Day 23:

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 24:

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 25:

Porthcothan to Padstow

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

- Day 26:

Padstow to Port Isaac

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Padstow to Rock.

Day 27: Depart

Port Isaac

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. Extra bags can be added upon request for an additional fee.
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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