Far West of Cornwall
Walk the South West Coast Path through western Cornwall on a self-guided holiday over 3-6 days. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Far West of Cornwall
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An epic walk along the coastline of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
From £355 per person
At 630 miles (1,008 km) in length, the South West Coast Path is Britain’s longest waymarked footpath and the ultimate challenge for any long distance walker. The route curls around the entire peninsula of Devon and Cornwall, rounds the south-western tip of England at Land’s End, and follows the southern shore through the dramatic scenery of Dorset, constituting a major portion of the England Coast Path.
Although we provide some gentler itineraries, on most holidays, expect stiff climbs on jaw-dropping coastal trails; mile after mile of sea views; and plenty of cream teas and Cornish pasties enjoyed in seaside towns. Walking the South West Coast Path is a challenge, but an immensely (and often tastily) rewarding one.
We’ve broken the full SWCP into ten stages so you can pick and choose your favourite stretches of coast. We also offer a choice of short breaks along the path, which you can find on the South West Coast Path Short Breaks page. If you’re looking for a circular tour, take a look at our walking holiday around the far point of Land’s End Peninsula and inland along St Michael’s Way.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £480 per person
Rugged granite cliffs dotted with the ruins of old tin mines, carpeted in spring with wild flowers and in summer with heather and gorse in purple and gold. This is the gorgeous scenery you’ll enjoy as you walk the coastline of Land’s End Peninsula.
Quoits, standing stones, stone circles, and other mysterious remains litter the landscape, embodying its deep connection to ancient history. With picturesque St Ives, Mousehole, Lamorna and Sennen Cove en route, this is a truly diverse and engaging walk.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWC1 | From St Ives to Penzance | 3 days walking | £480 | |
| FWC2 | From St Ives to Penzance | 4 days walking | £600 | |
| FWC3 | From St Ives to Penzance | 5 days walking | £720 | |
| FWC4 | From St Ives to Penzance | 6 days walking | £840 |
Travel to St Ives where your first night's accommodation will be booked
St Ives to Pendeen Watch(L). 14 miles (22km) / 2421 ft (738 m) ascent
Pendeen Watch(L) to Porthcurno(L). 16 miles (25.5km) / 2113 ft (644 m) ascent
Porthcurno(L) to Penzance. 12 miles (19.5km) / 1414 ft (431 m) ascent
Depart from Penzance after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Enjoying spectacular views from Land’s End, the extreme westerly point of England.
Visiting the open air Minack Theatre, which perches spectacularly on the cliffs above Porthcurno Bay.
Walking through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as you pass through the cove at Lamorna.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Good to be back walking again. Will book again as soon as we can sort ourselves out a date. All good and enjoyable.”Mr Stedman, UK
“Actually, almost all aspects of our holiday exceeded our high expectations. Astoundingly beautiful countryside and seascapes, and, really, the friendliest people that we have had the pleasure to meet anywhere.”Mr Hanson, USA
“Generally everything worked as the instructions said.”Ms Swan, UK
“Everything on the first two holidays was great, from the holidays themselves to the organisation of all the Contours stuff. This latest recent holiday was also fantastic... Am happy to recommend Contours and will certainly be using you again.”Mrs Campion, UK
“It is very beautiful, rugged country.”Mr Stallings, USA
“One of my best walking trips in the UK. Fantastic scenery, great accommodation and interesting starting & finishing points. I didn't want it to end! I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys coastal walking with medium length distances between accommodation.”Mr Brown, UK
“We did this part of the South West Coast Path again because had only heavy fog the first time in 2016. Breathtaking scenery!”Mr Pomowski, Germany
“Very well organised, clear instructions and more than adequate information.”Mr Hackett, UK
“It was a good section of the SW Coast Path - very scenic. Not as tough as I was expecting.”Mr Scott, UK
