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Walking Holiday on the UK's
South West Coast Path
from Helford Passage to Looe
(or vice versa)
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
66 miles
Min/max daily distance:
9/14 miles
Average Daily distance:
11 miles
Grading:
easy to strenuous
Features:
Falmouth,
ferry across Carrick Roads
St Mawes,
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Day 1: Arrive
at Looe
You make your own way to Looe (if arriving by car) or Falmouth (if arriving
by train or coach). We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary.
Car parking is available for the duration of the walk.
We can transfer you to Helford Passage to commence your walk. The gardens of Trebah, Carwinion and Glendurgan are worth a visit before you commence on the coast path. The wooded path follows along the Helford River and there are occasional views of the estuary through the trees. You head out towards Rosemullion Head where you can see Falmouth and Pendennis Point in the distance. Pendennis Castle, and its counterpart at St Mawes, date from the mid-16th century.
You begin the day with two ferry rides, first across Carrick Roads to St Mawes and then across the Percuil River to Place. The gardens of Lamorran in St Mawes are worth a visit. It is a very pleasant stroll around St Anthony Head and Porthmellin Head to Portscatho in time for lunch. This afternoon you walk around Gerrans Bay to Nare Head. After a few ups and downs the little coastal village of Portloe suddenly comes into sight.
Today you walk around Veryan Bay through the villages of West and East Portholland where there is an old limekiln on the beach. After passing Caehays Castle and Gardens you head towards Dodman Point which has a tall granite cross at its summit. Through the small harbour and village of Gorran Haven and then an easy stroll around Chapel Point to Mevagissey.
The first electric lights in this 13th century fishing village of Mevagissey were powered by generating fed on pilchard oil! If there is time, you can take a short detour to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. (On our Great Gardens of Cornwall walk, you can spend the whole day at Heligan.) Then the path becomes a little more adventurous as you pass through the old china clay port of Pentewan and round Black Head. The 18th century port of Charlestown comes into view. The harbour is home to some fine old sailing ships and has been used as a location in many films.
If you can tear yourself away from the coast, the Eden Project is just a short detour inland. Definately worth a visit and spend two nights at Charlestown. Back at the coast, the day begins once again with an easy stroll to Polmear. Then you head up to the red and white daymark tower on top of Gribbin Head, which has been in view for the past couple of days. Relax and enjoy the view before a challenging walk into Fowey. This attractive town is still a working harbour but is home to many sailing boats. In Fowey the South West Coast Path connect with the Saints Way.
You take the ferry to Polruan to begin the day and then climb uphill from the harbour to the Coastwatch Station. You head for Pencarrow Head and around Lantivet Bay before arriving at Polperro for lunch. Take time to expore the tiny alleyways and narrow streets. After lunch you go around Talland Bay to the Hore Stone and now you can see St George's Island and Looe Bay.
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| Other walks in Cornwall include: SWCP NE Cornwall SWCP NW Cornwall SWCP Land's End Circular SWCP SW Cornwall SWCP SE Cornwall Saints Way Copper Trail Great Gardens of Cornwall Isles of Scilly |
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What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the South West Coast Path
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
This walking holiday in the UK on the South West Coast Path operates
year round and in either direction.
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just
select the part of the coast path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer
or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
We pride ourselves in offering the widest choice of bespoke walking holidays
on the South West Coast Path.
Three nights from
Seven nights from
£219
£489
Optional Extras
for your UK walking holiday
on the South West Coast Path
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
All prices subject to change
Contact us for schedule and availability. Lines
are open 7 days a week. 9am to 9pm  New York 5 hours behind UK time: 4am to 4pm EDT  Sydney 10 hours ahead of UK time: 7pm to 7am EST or email us |
By Car to Looe where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Looe or Falmouth
"Another thoroughly enjoyable holiday. We can relax in the confidence that all we have to do is turn up and walk!" Mr Wood 2009
Great Gardens of Cornwall
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