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Route: From Charlestown 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

Click on a day for further information.

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: 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)

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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