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Padstow to St Ives
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Starting Point: PadstowFinishing Point: St IvesDays walking: 6 daysNights accommodation: 7Mileage of walk: 66Daily average: 11 milesPrices from: £475Terrain: Moderate
A walk starting in Padstow "The Food Capital of Cornwall" and finishing in St Ives "The artists capital". The itinerary below is for 6 days of walking which we think would be ideal for most people.
However we recently did the walk in 5 days, this was very rewarding but would only suit those with a good level of fitness. An alternative itinerary is available, please request when enquiring.
| Day 1 | Travel to Padstow | |
| Day 2 | Padstow to Porthcothan | 13 miles / 21 km |
| Day 3 | Porthcothan to Newquay | 11 miles / 17.5 km |
| Day 4 | Newquay to Perranporth | 11.5 miles / 18.5 km |
| Day 5 | Perranporth to Portreath | 12.5 miles / 20 km |
| Day 6 | Portreath to Hayle | 12.5 miles / 20 km |
| Day 7 | Hayle to St Ives | 5.5 miles / 9 km |
| Day 8 | Depart St Ives |
Prices
Accommodation/Luggage Transfer/Guide Book/Itinerary (7 nights) £475
Day 1:
Day 2: Padstow to Porthcothan. 13 miles (21km)
From Padstow harbour, the path follows the shores of the Camel Estuary to Stepper Point, marked by the Daymark Tower. The path continues along the coast, with distant views of the Merope Rocks to Trevone Bay and then follows the coast around to Harlyn Bay, whatever time of year it is you can almost guarantee to see surfers in these two bays. At Trevose Head, which provides exceptional views stretching along the coast to St Ives, the path turns south and crosses the sands of Constantine Bay to the hamlet of Treyarnon. From Treyarnon the path takes you past spectacular cliffs and coves onto which the sea pounds, you will become used to the sound of the ocean roar as the waves crash into the rocks below.
From Padstow harbour, the path follows the shores of the Camel Estuary to Stepper Point, marked by the Daymark Tower. The path continues along the coast, with distant views of the Merope Rocks to Trevone Bay and then follows the coast around to Harlyn Bay, whatever time of year it is you can almost guarantee to see surfers in these two bays. At Trevose Head, which provides exceptional views stretching along the coast to St Ives, the path turns south and crosses the sands of Constantine Bay to the hamlet of Treyarnon. From Treyarnon the path takes you past spectacular cliffs and coves onto which the sea pounds, you will become used to the sound of the ocean roar as the waves crash into the rocks below.
Day 3: Porthcothan to Newquay. 11 miles (17.5km)
From Porthcothan Bay the path climbs up to Park head, which provides wonderful views of Bedruthan Steps, a series of rock stacks. The path follows the cliffs behind the magnificent stretch of beach that is Watergate Bay. The path drops down into Watergat Bay and then rises up and as it approaches Newquay, arrives at Trevelgue Head and the extensive remains of the most heavily defended Iron Age cliff castle in Cornwall. The path then descends to Newquay, which overlooks fine golden sands and Atlantic rollers, and is now Britain's surfing capital.
From Porthcothan Bay the path climbs up to Park head, which provides wonderful views of Bedruthan Steps, a series of rock stacks. The path follows the cliffs behind the magnificent stretch of beach that is Watergate Bay. The path drops down into Watergat Bay and then rises up and as it approaches Newquay, arrives at Trevelgue Head and the extensive remains of the most heavily defended Iron Age cliff castle in Cornwall. The path then descends to Newquay, which overlooks fine golden sands and Atlantic rollers, and is now Britain's surfing capital.
Day 4: Newquay to Perranporth. 11 ½ miles (18.5km)
The path starts with either a ferry across the Gannel River or a crossing via its small wooden footbridge. The Gannel estuary is a quite magical place so close to lively Newquay. The path continues around Crantock Bay and Porth Joke to Holywell Bay, these are 3 beautiful gentle isolated bays that are great places for a morning drinks stop and a swim! From Holywell Bay the path goes around Ligga Head and then follows the golden sands of Perran Beach to the village of Perranporth.
The path starts with either a ferry across the Gannel River or a crossing via its small wooden footbridge. The Gannel estuary is a quite magical place so close to lively Newquay. The path continues around Crantock Bay and Porth Joke to Holywell Bay, these are 3 beautiful gentle isolated bays that are great places for a morning drinks stop and a swim! From Holywell Bay the path goes around Ligga Head and then follows the golden sands of Perran Beach to the village of Perranporth.
Day 5: Perranporth to Portreath. 12 ½ miles (20km)
From Perranporth the coast path follows the cliffs around Cligga Head past the remains of buddles and other processing works at the Cligga Wolfram and Tin Mine, with dramatic views of the mine buildings and chimneys dotting the landscape around St Agnes. St Agnes is a pleasant little village with terraces of miners' cottages and an interesting little museum in an old chapel. Continuing around St Agnes Head, where kittiwake, guillemot and razorbill nest, the path descends past the evocative ruin of Wheal Coates Mine to the sandy inlet of Chapel Porth. Returning to the cliff tops, the path goes past the Wheal Charlotte Mine, drops down to the beach at Porthtowan, and then follows the cliff top path to the harbour at Portreath, which once served the mines at Cambourne and Redruth.
From Perranporth the coast path follows the cliffs around Cligga Head past the remains of buddles and other processing works at the Cligga Wolfram and Tin Mine, with dramatic views of the mine buildings and chimneys dotting the landscape around St Agnes. St Agnes is a pleasant little village with terraces of miners' cottages and an interesting little museum in an old chapel. Continuing around St Agnes Head, where kittiwake, guillemot and razorbill nest, the path descends past the evocative ruin of Wheal Coates Mine to the sandy inlet of Chapel Porth. Returning to the cliff tops, the path goes past the Wheal Charlotte Mine, drops down to the beach at Porthtowan, and then follows the cliff top path to the harbour at Portreath, which once served the mines at Cambourne and Redruth.
Day 6: Portreath to Hayle. 12½ miles (20km)
Leaving Portreath, the path climbs Western Hill, which provides good views of Portreath and its difficult harbour, and then after a couple of down and ups flattens out and runs along high above the sea beside Reskajeage Downs. After the sensational chasm of Hell's Mouth, the coast path goes around The Knavocks, where you will see wild shetland ponies grazing. Just before Godrevy Point look down into the isolated coves as there are often seals and their pubs lazing on the beach. The lighthouse at Godrevy Point marks the landward end of a treacherous line of reefs, The Stones, which have claimed many wrecks. After descending to the little village of Gwithian with its pretty thatched cottages and interesting old churchyard packed with the graves of shipwreck victims, the path meanders through the sand dunes (or at low tide you can walk across the beach) to the little port of Hayle.
Leaving Portreath, the path climbs Western Hill, which provides good views of Portreath and its difficult harbour, and then after a couple of down and ups flattens out and runs along high above the sea beside Reskajeage Downs. After the sensational chasm of Hell's Mouth, the coast path goes around The Knavocks, where you will see wild shetland ponies grazing. Just before Godrevy Point look down into the isolated coves as there are often seals and their pubs lazing on the beach. The lighthouse at Godrevy Point marks the landward end of a treacherous line of reefs, The Stones, which have claimed many wrecks. After descending to the little village of Gwithian with its pretty thatched cottages and interesting old churchyard packed with the graves of shipwreck victims, the path meanders through the sand dunes (or at low tide you can walk across the beach) to the little port of Hayle.
Day 7: Hayle to St Ives. 5 ½ miles (9km)
Skirting Hayle Estuary, which is noted for its seabirds and waders, the path passes along the dunes above Porth Kidney Sands and through Carbis Bay before reaching the beautiful town of St Ives. St Ives was once the most important fishing port in Cornwall, a small fishing industry survives but it is now more famous for its artists, galleries and museums. The St Ives Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum are two of the best known examples.
Skirting Hayle Estuary, which is noted for its seabirds and waders, the path passes along the dunes above Porth Kidney Sands and through Carbis Bay before reaching the beautiful town of St Ives. St Ives was once the most important fishing port in Cornwall, a small fishing industry survives but it is now more famous for its artists, galleries and museums. The St Ives Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum are two of the best known examples.
Day 8: Depart from St Ives after breakfast.
Extra nights/Rest days
Padstow is a great place to spend an extra day at the start of your holiday, hire a bicycle and ride the Camel Way and then treat yourselve to a meal at one of the great restaurants there in the evening. Perranporth with its 3 miles of sandy beach would be a great place to stop and enjoy a days surfing, there are many surf schools and surf hire shops.
WHAT WE PROVIDE (All walks)
| Accommodation |
Overnight Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Full English Breakfast or Continental Included |
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| Personal Itineries |
A personal itinerary setting out each overnight stop including large scale maps of, and directions to, each accommodation, to ensure you find it easily. Along with recommendations of the best places to eat each evening. |
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| Guide Books |
South West Coastal Path daily guide leaflets |
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| Maps |
Harvey's Coastal Path Maps |
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| Emergency Telephone Support |
Help should anything go wrong | |
| Other Useful Information | Details of services found along the route. For example good places for lunch, cash points, post offices, good pubs etc. |
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| Luggage Transfer |
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OPTIONS
| Off road parking |
We can arrange off road parking for your car. This cost can vary, we will advise costs for your point of detarture. |
| Arrange for return transport to your car at the end of the walk |
We can arrange transport back to your car. If public transport is the best option we will advise. |
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