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South West Coast Path (Cornwall)

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Your Self-Guided Hiking Tour Includes:

  • Top-Choice Accommodation
  • Detailed Itinerary, Maps & GPS Tracks
  • Baggage Transfer
  • Breakfasts
  • Insider Tips
  • 24/7 Support
  • Access your tour details & documents on the go with your designated Hillwalk Tours account
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  • Day 1 Arrival in St Ives

    From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to St Ives.

  • Day 2 Gwithian to St Ives

    10 Miles / 16 Km 4-6 Hrs 260 Metres

    Transfer to the start of your walk in Gwithian. Your walk begins with a walk through the dunes or, tides permitting, a walk on a stretch of wonderful sandy beach as far as Hayle. A prolonged section of road-walking from Hayle takes you inland around the Hayle River Estuary. From Lelant, a stunning coastal path leads you all the way into St Ives.

  • Day 3 St Ives to Gurnard’s Head

    9.3 Miles / 15 Km 5-7 Hrs 750 Metres

    The trail becomes more rugged south of St Ives but rewards with a beautiful wildness and spectacular scenery. While this hike may seem quite short at first glance, there are numerous climbs in and out of coves that require good stamina. Stock up on provisions before you leave as there are no shops or cafes en route. From Gurnard’s Head, a transfer brings you to your accommodation.

     The hike between St Ives and the lighthouse at Pendeen Watch is considered the most challenging part of the entire South West Coast Path due to the rocky terrain and regular, sometimes steep ascents and descents. Additionally, there are no villages or amenities directly on the trail.

  • Day 4 Gurnard’s Head to St Just

    12.4 Miles / 20 Km 6-8 Hrs 715 Metres

    After a transfer back to Gurnard’s Head, the wealth of mining ruins that dot the Cornish landscape is testament to the rich heritage of mining in this area. After passing Cape Cornwall, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the English Channel, you leave the trail and make your way into the bustling town of St Just. 

     The first part of this hike, between Gurnard’s Head and the lighthouse at Pendeen Watch is part of the most challenging section of the South West Coast Path due to the rocky terrain and regular, sometimes steep ascents and descents.

  • Day 5 St Just to Porthcurno (via Land's End)

    11.8 Miles / 19 Km 5-7 Hrs 700 Metres

    Your day starts with a lovely walk around Whitesand Bay and onwards into Sennen Cove. From here, it’s not long until you reach Land’s End – the UK’s most south-westerly point. After passing this busy area, the trail becomes more remote again. Perfect for exploring the many cliffs dotted with arches and holes until you reach Porthcurno with its famous open-air Minack Theatre.

  • Day 6 Porthcurno (via Land's End) to Penzance

    11.2 Miles / 18 Km 4-6 Hrs 520 Metres

    Initially, the trail is quite remote with picturesque little coves and tiny settlements from Porthcurno to the wonderfully named village of Mousehole – a good place to stop for refreshments. From Mousehole, the trail mainly follows asphalt roads/paths through the fishing port of Hamlyn and onwards into Penzance.

  • Day 7 Departure from Penzance

    There are regular bus & train services from Penzance to London and other destinations in the UK.
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