Guided Inn to Inn Walks

Marazion to St. Ives - 7 nights accommodation and 6 days guided walking    £598.00

This fantastic guided walk is in our opinion the most diverse and scenic part of the Cornish Coastal Path. It will leave walkers with amazing memories of some of the highlights of Cornwall which include St. Michael's Mount, Mousehole, Porthcurno, The Minack Theatre, Sennen Cove, St. Ives, dramatic cliffs, turquoise seas and old tin mines.

Our guided inn to inn walks include expertly chosen quality accommodation, baggage transfer and a qualified walk leader with local knowledge of the route.

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Detailed Itinerary

Marazion To Mousehole 5.4 Miles

The first nights accommodation is in Marazion where you awake to begin your adventure with an exploration of St. Michael's Mount, the unique island and National Trust property. Walking the ancient causeway at low tide or by boat at high tide, the amazing beauty of St. Michael's Mount and the surrounding view of the bay is a must on any visit to Cornwall and sets the scene for the holiday to come walking around the bottom tip of Cornwall.

We then set off on the 5.4 flat miles across the bay of Penzance through the working fishing port and village of Newlyn towards our second nights accommodation at the charming, tiny fishing village of Mousehole, a hamlet that has retained it's original character with beautiful cottages and wooden boats bobbing in the harbour.

Mousehole To Porthcurno 9.5 Miles

From Mousehole we walk around the coast dropping down into the wooded Lamorna Valley to Lamorna Cove which was once a high quality granite quarry. Lamorna now attracts painters for its beauty and tranquillity. We continue towards our third nights accommodation at stunning Porthcurno. The amazing white sand beach and turquoise waters at Porthcurno are paradise and the dramatic cliffs hide the famous Minack Theatre which offers performances for 750 people on a unique open air theatre looking out to sea. Performances are during a 16 week summer period.

Porthcurno To Sennen Cove 6.6 Miles

From Porthcurno we head out to Lands End, a landmark which many make as a pilgrimage to Britain. The 200 foot high rocks at Lands End make a great perch for views of the dramatic seas which take in Longships Lighthouse and on fine days distant views of the Scilly Isles. We continue 1 mile around the peninsula to Sennen Cove and our fourth nights accommodation. The popular beach has been granted the European Blue Flag beach award and is well known as an excellent surfers spot. The local surfing school offers hour long lessons for the adventurous which includes wetsuits. Sennen is a scenic, laid back place with an old harbour that takes in sweeping views of the bay.

Sennen Cove To Pendeen Watch/Morvah 9 Miles

We leave Sennen Cove and head across the beautiful windswept Whitesand bay and then on to the cliff walk towards majestic Cape Cornwall once believed to be the most westerly point. The old tin mines offer excellent photo opportunities against the backdrop of the Cape. The ruins and cliff forts are much in evidence along this dramatic coast as we head towards Pendeen Watch Lighthouse that has guided ships across the jagged rocks for hundreds of years. Depending on accommodation availability we will stay at Pendeen Watch or continue on slightly to Morvah, a hamlet with a 15th century church and holy well.

Pendeen Watch/Morvah To Zennor 7.4 Miles

We pass through old engine houses and an ancient 2nd century cliff castle which houses the remains of eighteen hut circles that are still visible as circular platforms. The narrow paths and wild coast make for more strenuous walking undulating their way to the hamlet of Zennor where we end the day with it's tale of the mermaid that lured the squire's son to his death singing out in the bay.

D.H. Lawrence once lived here and described Zennor as “nestling under shaggy moor hills and a big sweep of lovely seas lovelier even than the Mediterranean.”

Zennor To St. Ives 6.5 Miles

The last stretch of our coastal walk is the most strenuous of all the sections but with the added treat of St. Ives and it's most picturesque harbour and beaches at the finale. This stretch of coast has a number of steep ascents marked by the alluring beauty of the cliffs. We reach St. Ives and it's cobbled streets, art galleries and warmth of light that has attracted artists for centuries. The harbour town offers a touch of magic at the end of a remarkable walk. Stay the last night in this wonderful setting by treating yourself to a trip to the Tate Gallery and a meal at one of the town's excellent eateries.

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