Itinerary
- Day 1
Penzance
You'll arrive in Penzance, a historic coastal town on Cornwall's far western edge. The town has Georgian and Regency buildings mixed with subtropical gardens, so there's plenty to see if you want to walk around. The Egyptian House is worth checking out, and if you're interested in maritime history, both the Maritime Museum and National Lighthouse Museum are here. By evening, grab some fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants along the waterfront.
Optional Activities
- Visit Egyptian House
- Explore Maritime Museum
- Visit National Lighthouse Museum
- Dine at local seafood restaurants
Landmarks Egyptian House Maritime Museum National Lighthouse Museum St. Michael's Mount - Day 2
Penzance to Porthleven
This morning you'll head out along Mount's Bay, and St. Michael's Mount rises right from the water as you walk the wide beach. The route stays fairly flat through Marazion, then gets steeper as you pass old tin mine remains on the cliffs. After working through secluded coves and inlets, you'll reach Porthleven by afternoon, a working fishing port where you can have lunch or dinner at the quayside restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Penzance to Porthleven via Marazion (approximately 17.8 km)
Optional Activities
- Walk barefoot through sand at low tide near Marazion
- Visit St. Michael's Mount
- Dine at local inns or restaurants on Porthleven quayside
Landmarks St. Michael's Mount Mount's Bay Porthleven - Day 3
Porthleven to The Lizard
Today takes you through some of the finest coastal scenery in the region. You'll walk through Kynance Cove and the village of Mullion before reaching The Lizard, the southernmost point in the UK. The rock formations here are quite striking, and the views across the water are excellent. If you time it right, you'll catch the sunset over the sea from this remote spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Porthleven to The Lizard via Kynance Cove and Mullion (approximately 24.1 km)
Optional Activities
- Explore Kynance Cove
- Visit village of Mullion
- Photograph sunset at The Lizard
Landmarks Kynance Cove Mullion The Lizard - Day 4
The Lizard to Porthallow
You'll pass through Coverack, a traditional fishing village that feels largely unchanged, on your way to Porthallow. There's an option to head inland to St. Keverne if you want to see the village square and its cemetery, which has over 400 castaways from Manacle Reef buried there. This historical detail adds some context to the area's maritime past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk from The Lizard to Porthallow via Coverack (approximately 25.8 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Coverack fishing village
- Detour to St. Keverne village square
- Visit St. Keverne cemetery with castaways from Manacle Reef
Landmarks Coverack St. Keverne Manacle Reef - Day 5
Porthallow to Falmouth
This is a longer day, but you can shorten it by taking a cab to Gillan instead of walking. From Gillan, head to Nare Point and cross the Helford Passage. There's a pub near Frenchman's Creek (the one from Daphne Du Maurier's novel) if you want to stop for lunch there. The path continues along the Helford River with nice coastal views, passes Trebah Gardens, and ends in Falmouth, the biggest town you'll hit on this route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Porthallow to Falmouth via Gillan, Nare Point, and Helford Passage (approximately 26.5 km, or shorter with optional cab to Gillan)
Optional Activities
- Stop for lunch at pub near Frenchman's Creek
- Explore Trebah Gardens
- Take optional cab from Porthallow to Gillan to shorten walk
Landmarks Frenchman's Creek Helford River Trebah Gardens Nare Point 
- Day 6
Falmouth to Portloe
Start with a ferry from Falmouth to St. Mawes, a small marina town at the tip of the Roseland Peninsula. From there, you'll pass Caerhays Castle, which has beautiful gardens surrounding it. Later, you'll walk through Veryan, a village known for its distinctive thatched roundhouses with their circular shape and cone roofs. The day finishes at Portloe, a tiny harbor with old winding streets and a quiet atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry ride from Falmouth to St. Mawes
- Guided walk from St. Mawes to Portloe via Caerhays Castle and Veryan (approximately 21.8 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Caerhays Castle and gardens
- Explore Veryan village and its thatched roundhouses
- Explore St. Mawes and Shamrock Castle built by Henry VIII in 1542
Landmarks St. Mawes Shamrock Castle Caerhays Castle Veryan Portloe - Day 7
Portloe to Mevagissey
On your final day, you'll walk from Portloe toward Mevagissey, passing through Portholland Cove and Dodman Point. The terrain here involves quite a bit of elevation change as you go up and down the cliffs, so it's more challenging than some earlier sections. The payoff is consistent views of the coast throughout, which makes the effort worthwhile by day's end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Portloe to Mevagissey via Portholland Cove and Dodman Point (approximately 19.4 km)
Optional Activities
- Explore Portholland Cove
- Hike Dodman Point
Landmarks Portholland Cove Dodman Point Mevagissey - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll head home. Your accommodation checkout is completed and it's time to depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
