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Self Guided Inn to Inn Walks
Self-guided inn to inn walks include expertly chosen quality accommodation, baggage transfer and a comprehensive written guide including maps, local knowledge of tales and history of the walk.
Please fill out our booking form and quote your route option.
Self-guided holidays can be taken at any time of the year, please be aware of the busy holiday periods.
Booking in advance at these times would be an advantage.
If you would like an alternative walk, please take a look at our tailor-made holidays and get in touch with your ideas.
Option 1
Boscastle -
Padstow
2 days walking (2 nts accom.)
£140.00 pp
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Option 2
Padstow -
St. Ives
6 days walking
(7 nts accom.)
£490 pp
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Option 3
Marazion -
St. Ives
6 days walking
(7 nts accom.)
£490.00 pp
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Option 4
Marazion – Falmouth
5 days walking
(6 nts accom.)
£420.00 pp
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Option 5
Falmouth -
Plymouth
7 days walking(8 ngts accom.)
£560 pp
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Option 6
Padstow – Falmouth
14 days walking (15 nts accom.)
£1050.00 pp
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Day 1
Boscastle to Port Isaac
14.5 miles |
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Padstow to Porthcothan
13.5 miles |
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Marazion to Mousehole
5.4 miles |
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Marazion to Porthleven
10.5 miles |
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Falmouth/St. Mawes to Portloe
14 miles |
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Padstow to Treyarnon
10.9 miles
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Day 2
Port Isaac to Padstow
12 miles |
Day 2
Porthcothan to Newquay
11 miles |
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Mousehole to Porthcurno
9.5 miles |
Day 2
Porthleven to Lizard Point
14 miles |
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Portloe to Mevagissy
12 miles |
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Treyarnon to Newquay
12.8 miles
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Total miles
26.5 miles |
Day 3
Newquay to Perranporth
10.9 miles |
Day 3
Porthcurno to Sennen Cove
6.6 miles |
Day 3
Lizard Point to Coverack
10.5 Miles |
Day 3
Mevagissy to Charlestown
8 miles |
Day 3
Newquay to Perranporth
10.9 miles
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Day 4
Perranporth to Portreath
12.5 miles |
Day 4
Sennen Cove to Pendeen Watch/Morvah
9 miles |
Day 4
Coverack to Helford Passage
12 miles |
Day 4
Charlestown to Fowey
10 miles |
Day 4
Perranporth to Portreath
12.5 miles
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Day 5
Portreath to Gwithian
7.5 miles |
Day 5
Pendeen Watch/Morvah to Zennor
7.4 miles |
Day 5
Helford Passage to Falmouth
10.5 miles |
Day 5
Fowey to Looe
12 miles |
Day 5
Portreath to
St. Ives
17.9 miles
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Day 6
Gwithian to St. Ives
10.5 Miles |
Day 6
Zennor to St. Ives
6.5 miles |
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Day 6
Looe to Portwinkle/ Crafthole
8 miles |
Day 6
St. Ives to Pendeen
13.9 miles
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Day 7
Portwinkle to Plymouth
13 miles |
Day 7
Pendeen to Sennen Cove
9.3 miles
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Day 8
Sennen Cove to Porthcurno
6.8 miles
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Day 9
Porthcurno to Penzance
11.8 miles
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Day 10
Penzance to Porthleven
13.9 miles
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Day 11
Porthleven to Lizard
14 miles
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Day 12
Lizard to Coverack
10.4 miles
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Day 13
Coverack to Helford
13.6 miles
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Day 14
Helford to Falmouth
9.3 miles |
If you would like an alternative walk, please take a look at out tailor-made holidays and get in touch with your ideas.
Option 1: Detailed Itinerary For Boscastle To Padstow
Boscastle To Port Isaac - 14.5
After a relaxing stay in Boscastle start your walk by climbing cliffs with views over two islands. This historic day includes a trip back in time viewing Bronze Age carvings in the Rocky Valley, a chance to see the alleged home of King Arthur at Tintagel, with it's monastery ruins that exude from the cliffs and a walk down to the beach revealing a peak into Merlin's Cave. The walk continues past evidence of Britain's industrial past with disused quarries and tunnels aplenty, leading to the perfect golden sand beach of Trebarwith Strand. The wild coastal scenery continues to the tiny fishing hamlet of Port Gaverne where a community once thrived on it's fishing industry. Around the corner is your second nights accommodation at Port Isaac, with its beautiful white washed cottages and winding lanes it has been granted a conservation area. The village's high quality restaurants await and an evening wandering around the quaint village paths.
Port Isaac To Padstow - 12
Leaving Port Isaac, the walk comes to the derelict cottages of Port Quin, tales are told of storms destroying the village and deals with smugglers. The walk continues towards Pentire Point and the glorious views of the Camel Estuary, a detour can be taken to an Iron Age fort. The walk heads inland to the estuary and towards Rock, a holiday haunt of the royals. Wave the flag and a six hundred year old passenger boat will transport you across the estuary to Padstow. The estuary holds tales of a mermaid spurred by a fisherman and many lost ships that have been sunk here. The last nights accommodation is in quaint Padstow, a delightful fishing village that offers a chance to sample Rick Stein's famous cuisine.
Option 2: Detailed Itinerary For Padstow To St. Ives
Padstow To Porthcothan 13.5 Miles
The first night's accommodation is in Padstow where you can sample the famous eateries of Rick Stein. Awake to begin your walking adventure leaving the pretty fishing village behind with an easy stretch of walking ahead across the Camel Estuary. Pass by the famous Doom Bar, a sand bank that shifts with the tide which has claimed over 300 ships. Striking rock formations, inlets, holes and caves are prolific across this impressive stretch of coast. The beautiful beaches of Harlyn Bay, Constantine and Treyarnon are renowned as great surfing spots and great places to stop for refreshments with impressive views. The trail continues around the three coves towards our second nights stay at the pretty little beach of Porthcothan.
Porthcothan To Newquay 11 Miles
Spectacular scenery awaits walking across the cliffs and coves of today's walk. This stretch of coast is littered with caves some still reveal evidence of the free trade days and pilliging of shipwrecks. Walk across The National Trust Park and view an area of heathland towards the massive rock stacks at Bedruthan Steps. This most impressive section is an area of outstanding natural beauty with impressive cliff top views. Wander around Bedruthan Beach discovering the stacks, caves and inlets that are revealed when the tide is out. The coast descends to Mawgan Porth, a tourist area with a beach surrounded by high cliffs. Continue on towards Watergate Bay, made famous for it's surfing tournaments and activity sports. The sandy bay is an impressive stretch of beach which leads past an island that can be reached by a footbridge at Trevelgue Head, and it's fortified Iron Age castle. Your third nights accommodation is in Newquay where you can sample a meal at Jamie Oliver's restaurant 'Fifteen Cornwall' which offers impressive views and meals.
Newquay To Perranporth 10.9 Miles
The path ascends from Newquay up to Towan Head, and passes an old Huer's Hut which kept watch for the pilchard shoals and alerted the town. The last of the town's nine beaches is Fistral Beach, a prized surfing spot with a wave that comes off Cribbar Reef and reaches heights of 40 feet making Fistral Beach the most renowned surfing spot in England. After dusting off the sand, ascend the cliffs towards the headland and descend to the River Gannel, which has a footbridge at low tide and river crossings in season, a detour inland may be necessary depending on arrival times. The opposite side of the estuary is Crantock dating back to 460 AD. Walk along the sand dunes that back the beach as you head towards National Trust owned land which has prolific rare species of flora. Pass the impressive cave named Piper's Hole, continuing past a collapsed sea cave and head towards the sandy cove known as Polly Joke. This is a beautiful inlet and an excellent spot to relax and contemplate life before continuing to Holywell Bay, a most impressive white sand beach with luscious rock pools and a cave that can be visited at low tide. Continue past the naturists' spot at Penhale Sands and magnificent views towards Perranporth and your night's accommodation walking via the beach at low tide or sand dunes at high tide
Perranporth To Portreath 12.5 Miles
Leaving Perranporth, walk along the cliffs that are scattered with evidence of Cornwall's mining heritage. The mines were successfully run from the Middle Ages to the 1980s mining copper, tin, silver, lead and zinc. A detour can be taken inland to pretty St. Agnes for refreshments before taking in the magnificent views of Bawden Rocks. The views continue around St. Agnes Head and the Wheel Coates Mine clinging to the cliffs offering an iconic image of Cornwall's mining past. Pass the picturesque beaches of Chapel Porth and Portowan before heading towards your nights accommodation at the harbour of Portreath which houses a stack on the beach and is a popular surfing spot.
Portreath To Gwithian 7.5 Miles
Today's walk begins by climbing out towards Western Hill, passing Ralph's Cupboard, a deep collapsed sea cave that legend states is home of the giant of Portreath who used to destroy passing ships and eat the crew. The caves along this stretch are more likely to be the home of grey seals who use the caves to breed. There is a huge amount of birdlife on this stretch of coast and a beautiful array of flowers in the summer. A number of ascents and descents tightly hug the coast towards Porthcadjack Cove, a lovely waterfall and onwards towards magnificent views of Crane Island and what remains of the hill fort of Crane Castle. The path follows the cliffs past a number of coves and the steep drop to Hell's Mouth. This dramatic section of the coast has vertical drops, booming caves and crashing seas offering exhilarating walking. Stacks out at sea house the colonies of Kittiwakes, Guillemots, Razorbills and Fulmars that make it a birdwatchers paradise. Walk the National Trust owned Godrevy Head, home to magnificent views that stretch past Godrevy Lighthouse and towards St. Ives. The lighthouse dates back to 1859, and protects boats from the reef sitting proudly on a little island that is remembered in Virginia Woolf's Novel 'To The Lighthouse'. The beautiful bay and beaches of Godrevy lead to Gwithian Sands and the pretty village of Gwithian and your accommodation for the night.
Gwithian To St. Ives 10.5 Miles
The final days walking continues along the beach reaching the River Hayle. A detour inland is necessary to Hayle and then round the opposite side of the river past the sand dunes of Lelant reaching the picturesque little church of St. Uny. This lovely walk continues down to Carbis Bay beach and meanders along the last stretch of beautiful coast with tantalising views of St. Ives. The cobbled streets, picturesque views and warmth of light have attracted artists for centuries to St. Ives. The harbour town offers a touch of magic at the end of a remarkable walk. Stay the last night in this wonderful town treating yourself to a meal at one of it's excellent eateries and a trip to the Tate Gallery.
Option 3: Detailed Itinerary For Marazion To St. Ives
Marazion To Mousehole 5.4 Miles
The first nights accommodation is in Marazion where you can awake to begin your adventure with an exploration of St. Michael's Mount exploring the unique island and National Trust property by 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.
Set off on the 5.4 flat miles across the bay of Penzance through the working fishing port and village of Newlyn towards your second nights accommodation at the charming tiny fishing village of Mousehole. Pretty Mousehole has retained it's original character with beautiful cottages and wooden boats bobbing in the harbour.
Mousehole To Porthcurno 9.5 Miles
From Mousehole the walk continues dropping down into the wooded Lamorna Valley to Lamorna Cove which was once a a high quality granite quarry. Lamorna now attracts painters for it's beauty and tranquillity. Continue towards our 3rd 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 head out to Lands End, a landmark which many make as a pilgrimage to Britain. The 200 feet 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. Continue one mile around the peninsula to Sennen Cove and our 4th 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
Leaving Sennen Cove 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 continue to be evident 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 your nights accommodation will be at Pendeen Watch or 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 undulate 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 the coastal walk is the most strenuous of the all the sections but with the added glorious finale of St. Ives and it's most picturesque harbour and beaches. This stretch of coast has a number of steep ascents masked by the alluring beauty of the cliffs. St. Ives and it's cobbled streets, art galleries and warmth of light 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 town treating yourself to a meal at one of the excellent eateries and a trip to the Tate Gallery.
Option 4: Detailed Itinerary For Marazion To Falmouth (The Lizard Peninsula) -
Marazion To Porthleven 10.5 Miles
The first nights accommodation is in Marazion where you awake to begin your adventure with an exploration of St. Michael's Mount exploring the unique island and National Trust property by walking the ancient causeway at low tide or by boat at high tide. A detour around the town brings you to the start of the day's walking, with excellent distant views of the eastern side of St. Michael's Mount. The walk undulates to the gorgeous Perranuthnoe, a village with a lovely sandy beach. Cudden Point juts out over the sea on a narrow slither of rock that offers remarkable views towards the Lizard Peninsula. Piskies Cove features remarkably clear waters that shimmer with the light offering a range of colour. Pass smugglers caves at Prussia Cove and head towards the long sandy beach of Praa Sands ideal for swimming. This challenging section offers excellent views of historic mines and old engine houses and drops down towards the second nights accommodation at the town of Porthleven with excellent surf and a pretty harbour.
Porthleven To Lizard Point 14 Miles
Walking out of Porthleven across Porthleven Sands leads to the fascinating Loe Bar, a bridge of sand that separates Cornwall's largest lake Loe Pool from the sea. This treacherous part of sea has seen countless ship wrecks and is owned by the National Trust. Head towards Hell's Cliff and down to Dollar Cove where a shipwreck was supposedly laden with silver dollars that have yet to be discovered. The first transatlantic wireless message was sent from the Marconi monument in1901 and the surrounding cliffs offer outstanding views towards Penzance. The dramatic fishing hamlet of Mullion feels like a distant port with strong harbour walls that looked battered by the stormy seas. Continuing on the path leads to the most outstanding white sand beach at Kynance which mingles turquoise seas with dramatic caves, arches and rocks jutting out of the sea. This is an amazing site to behold and a highlight of the Cornish Coastal Path. (Voted the best beach in the UK by the Sunday Times in 2008) Continue on past a waterfall towards Britain's most southerly point, the Lizard Point and slightly inland to your accommodation in Lizard town.
Lizard Point To Coverack 10.5 Miles
From the Lizard Point, the walk passes Poltern Cove and on to the Lion's Den, a hole in the cliff that was once a sea cave. The history of the Marconi Wireless Station and the Lloyds signal station which handled the underwater laying of the telegraph line to Bilbao are featured in your guide. Head towards the Devil's Frying Pan, home to a dramatic natural arch over a little inlet. The trail continues to reveal the whitewashed thatched cottages of Cadgwick with it's colourful fishing boats. It is a picturesque and atmospheric small fishing village that offers welcomed refreshment. Kennack Sands offers a great swimming opportunity before walking the most remote section of the Lizard Peninsula. The first glimpses of Falmouth appear as you walk past dangerous reefs below that have scuppered countless shipwrecks. There are fine views towards an Iron Age cliff castle before dropping into the quintessential Cornish fishing hamlet of Coverack and your nights accommodation.
Coverack To Helford Passage 12 Miles
Leaving Coverack the path runs along flat heathland offering delightful walking. This area used to be a raised beach and the original cliff face is the slope to your left. At the end of the bay views as far as Pendennis Head can be seen. This section of path offers a diversity of views from woodland, cliffs, pretty villages and beaches. A few diversions from the coast are part of today's walking and working with the tide to enable a creek crossing at low tide. A working quarry and a number of ascents and descents are all part of this varied section of coast. The ferry crossing at Helford Passage has been operating here since medieval times leading to your nights accommodation, a quaint little village that was once an old smugglers haunt.
Helford Passage To Falmouth 10.5 Miles
A gentle days walking to Falmouth awaits as you weave along the north side of the Helford River. Walking out of Helford Passage is a joyous section of path which meanders through the woodland and creeks before arriving back at the coast. The gentle walking allows time to spend at the two excellent gardens that are open to the public, Trebah and Glendrugen. Tumbling down to the coast in ravines they meet the shingle beach and are just 500 yards apart. Views of Falmouth can be seen when you reach Pennance Head and at the fort at Pendennis Head built by Henry the 8th to protect Falmouth. The lovely walk along Falmouth promenade leads to Falmouth itself, with it's famous maritime history. A trip to the National Maritime Museum is well worth a visit as you enjoy your last nights accommodation in this vibrant town offering excellent cuisine and good shopping opportunities.
Option 5: Detailed Itinerary For Falmouth/St. Mawes To Plymouth
Falmouth/St. Mawes To Portloe 14 Miles
Enjoy a relaxing first nights accommodation in the pretty harbourside village of St. Mawes with it's fine views of Falmouth and the River Fal from St. Mawes Castle and the two lovely beaches. Venture out of the village on the first days walking past the lighthouse with views out towards St. Anthony Peninsular. The trail passes a number of excellent sandy beaches littered with pretty coastal scenery. Break for lunch in the quaint fishing village of Portscatho and then onwards to the beautiful secret coves and beaches that lead to your second nights accommodation in Portloe. This is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt villages on the coast.
Portloe to Mevagissy 12 Miles
Walking out of pretty Portloe, we ascend upwards and along the stunning cliff paths with dramatic views below. A few steep ascents and descents follow with striking scenery and pretty coves towards Caerhays Castle, a private estate with it's own beach and cafe. The coast continues to impress with two more pretty coves as we head up a steep ascent to Dodman Point with it's granite cross looking out to bless passing sailors. The trail continues by descending and rounding the head to pretty Goran Haven, a picturesque anchorage with whitewashed fisherman's cottages and a good beach for swimming. Glimpse enticing views of the way ahead and back towards the Lizard Peninsular before the third nights accommodation in Mevagissy. The fishing village has two harbours and is a great place to explore the narrow streets which offer a labyrinth of historic Cornish cottages. An excellent stop retaining it's original charm with great cuisine options.
From Mevagissy it is well worth taking a two mile bus trip to the renowned Lost Gardens of Heligan. Please see our link below.
Mevagissy To Charlestown 8 Miles
Leaving Mevagissy with it's views out towards Fowey, we climb upwards and round Penare Point towards Pentewan with it's land-locked harbour. Pentewan has a great beach at Pentewan Sands and offers a small detour to Black Hawk Head which has majestic views. The walking today includes a number of ascents and descents as you reach the cliff tops and fields before reaching your fourth nights accommodation at Charlestown. This historic town has been a base for a number of period film shoots and was an exporter of ore from the Cornish tin mines. Charlestown still exports a small amount of China Clay and retains the charm of a small working port with old ships still inhabiting it's harbour.
Charlestown To Fowey 10 Miles
Heading out of Charlestown you see first hand the large China Clay works as you walk past Spit Point returning to countryside views after Par Sands. The walk reaches the quaint hamlet of Polkerris and on towards Gribben Head owned by the National Trust, topped by an 80 foot day marker tower. A steep descent leads to a popular beach at Polridmouth. Daphne Du Maurier wrote her novel 'Rebecca' in her cottage home (not open to the public) on the Menabilly Estate close to the path. The trail then climbs through woodland before Readymoney Cove and Fowey and your nights accommodation. The town of Fowey is an exceptionally charming example of an unspoilt Cornish town which draws visitors every year to sample it's winding streets with medieval and Tudor cottages, views of the river and harbour. In addition, Fowey has some lovely shops and excellent restaurants.
Fowey To Looe 12 Miles
Begin the day gently with a quaint passenger ferry crossing to Polruan. Round the small town of Polruan and head for the open countryside before beginning the exhilarating walk along the impressive cliff tops offering a number of ascents and descents. Experience a stream crossing at West Coombe, a smugglers cove, and a 15th century church, before climbing the steep steps to the majestic views along a mile of cliff top walking to Polperro. Polperro is a lovely fishing village set in a cliff ravine and in this setting a relaxing lunch is a must. The coast to Looe includes cliff walking, lovely Talland Bay and it's little sandy beach and the small St. Georges Island which was mistaken as a battleship by the Germans and bombed in the First World War. The town of Looe awaits for your nights accommodation. Looe is still an important fishing port with a pretty harbour. The river divides east and west Looe which can be crossed by the seven arched Victorian bridge.
Looe To Portwinkle/Crafthole 8 Miles
Leaving Looe, the last major settlement on the coastal path before the finale at Plymouth, the path ascends offering fine views of the harbour. This section of the path offers a number of ascents and descents and is focused around more built up areas such as the beaches of Millendreath and Seaton. The walk passes through woodland before reaching the highest point on the coastal path at Batten Heights offering the first views of Plymouth. Your nights accommodation will be spent at the quiet village of Portwinkle or nearby Crafthole before venturing on to the last stretch of coast towards Plymouth.
Portwinkle To Plymouth 13 Miles
The last section of the Cornish Coastal Path offers a wide range of scenery with old forts and batteries being part of the first section. Tregantle Fort is still owned by the Ministry of Defence and used as a firing range, please double check that the area isn't in use before using this gated path along the coast, otherwise there is an inland route. Passing the four mile stretch of sand at Whitesand Bay, great views of your walking achievement are to be enjoyed back towards the west at Rame Head. The trail to Penlee Point is excellent and you will be greeted by views towards Plymouth and the estuary. Fragrant woodland walking continues towards Cawsand and Kingsand with further tantalising glimpses of Plymouth. The lovely bay at Cawsand offers the last of the quaint winding streets and pretty fishing cottages synonymous with the Cornish Coastal Path. The path now enters Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, a delightful stretch of walking that offers chances to sit and contemplate the views. Mount Edgcumbe is well worth a look with the path passing the beautiful formal gardens as you reach the hamlet of Cremyll and the ferry to Plymouth. The rich maritime history of Plymouth makes it a fitting end for the walk and a good place to celebrate your accomplishment on your last nights stay. |
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