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Route: From Barnstaple to St Ives (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

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Day 1: Arrive

Barnstaple

- Day 2:

Barnstaple to Appledore

Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Easy

This does not include the walk into Bideford. Instead, this makes use of the ferry operating between Instow and Appledore. The ferry operates 2 hours either side of high tide. If the ferry is not operating, then there is a regular bus service from Instow to Appledore.

Day 3:

Appledore to Westward Ho!

Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Easy

- Day 4:

Westward Ho! to Clovelly

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/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 5:

Clovelly to Hartland Quay

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

- Day 6:

Hartland Quay to Morwenstow

Distance: 8.5 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 7:

Morwenstow to Bude

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

- Day 8:

Bude to Crackington Haven

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

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 9:

Crackington Haven to Tintagel

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

Day 10:

Tintagel to Port Isaac

Distance: 9.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

- Day 11:

Port Isaac to Padstow

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Rock to Padstow.

- Day 12:

Padstow to Porthcothan

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy

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 13:

Porthcothan to Newquay

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 14:

Newquay to Perranporth

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:

Perranporth to Portreath

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Day 16:

Portreath to Hayle

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Day 17:

Hayle to St Ives

Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Easy

Day 18: Depart

St Ives

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)
We now offer all our routes on the AllTrails App. Use one of the most popular route apps for turn by turn voice navigation, the ability to use offline, and sync with Garmin and Wahoo products.

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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