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Route: From Dartmouth to The Lizard (Popular Daily Distances)

The daily mileages of this itinerary are what 80% of our walkers choose to walk. These mileages will give you the chance to stop for lunch, and the opportunity to take photographs on most days, as occasionally there may be days with longer miles. Please consider the daily mileages if wishing to walk over the winter months due to shorter day light hours.

Itinerary & Costs

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The Daily Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive

Dartmouth

- Day 2:

Dartmouth to Stokenham

Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Due to a lack of accommodation in Torcross, you will walk a short distance inland to the village of Stokenham.

- Day 3:

Stokenham to Salcombe

Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Crossing Kingsbridge Estuary by ferry.

Day 4:

Salcombe to Bantham

Distance: 13 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

- Day 5:

Bantham to Noss Mayo

Distance: 15 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

There are 2 river crossings to consider today. You will be able to cross the River Avon by short ferry journey, but the River Erme is tide dependent and can only be crossed 1 hour either side of low tide. If you wish to ensure you can cross on foot, please contact us prior to booking.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Noss Mayo, it will be necessary to accommodate you elsewhere and include transfers to and from the accommodation.

- Day 6:

Wembury to Plymouth

Distance: 11.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

This morning you will be dropped to the West side of the River Yealm to walk to Plymouth.

- Day 7:

Plymouth to Crafthole

Distance: 15.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

A ferry is required between Cremyll and Plymouth.

Day 8:

Crafthole to Looe

Distance: 8.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

- Day 9:

Looe to Fowey

Distance: 12.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous/Moderate

A ferry is required between Fowey and Polruan.

Day 10:

Fowey to Charlestown

Distance: 10 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Day 11:

Charlestown to Mevagissey

Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

- Day 12:

Mevagissey to Portloe

Distance: 12 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 13:

Portloe to Falmouth

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

Two ferry crossings are required on this stretch.

- Day 14:

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 15:

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 16:

Coverack to The Lizard

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Day 17: Depart

The Lizard

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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