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Route: From Coverack 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

Number in group:

The Daily Itinerary

Click on a day for further information.

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: 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. 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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