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Route: From Falmouth to Hartland Quay (Longer Daily Distances)

This itinerary is slightly longer than most of our walkers walk. Whilst you will cover more miles, you will also have less chance to explore the villages you come across or stop and take photographs. About 10% of our walkers choose this pace, and they are normally walkers with plenty of experience of long distance paths. We would not recommend walking this itinerary in winter months, when there is reduced day light hours.

Itinerary & Costs

Number in group:

The Daily Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive

Falmouth

- Day 2:

Falmouth to Porthallow

Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

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 3:

Porthallow to The Lizard

Distance: 16 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Day 4:

The Lizard to Porthleven

Distance: 14.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Day 5:

Porthleven to Penzance

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Easy/Strenuous

- 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 Pendeen

Distance: 15.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 8:

Pendeen to St Ives

Distance: 14 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 9:

St Ives to Portreath

Distance: 17.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Easy

Day 10:

Portreath to Perranporth

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

- Day 11:

Perranporth to Mawgan Porth

Distance: 17 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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 12:

Mawgan Porth to Padstow

Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

- Day 13:

Padstow to Port Isaac

Distance: 12 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Short ferry ride from Padstow to Rock.

Day 14:

Port Isaac to Boscastle

Distance: 13.5 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 15:

Boscastle to Bude

Distance: 17 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 16:

Bude to Hartland Quay

Distance: 15 miles Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 17: Depart

Hartland Quay

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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