Cornish 100 Mile Challenge Route

Cornish 100 Mile Challenge Route

Cornish 100 Mile Challenge Route

8 Nights

Average

100 miles / 160 km

total

13 miles / 20 km

Average

2880m / 9449ft

elevation

Mixed

accomodation

2880m / 9449ft

elevation

Mixed

accomodation

Cornish 100 Mile Challenge Route

Cornish 100 Mile Challenge Route

Cornish 100 Mile Challenge Route

difficulty Grade

difficulty Grade

difficulty Grade

Star 1Star 2

Accomodation Type

Accomodation Type

Accomodation Type

Mixed

Mixed

Mixed

Activity

Activity

Activity

Mixed Activity

Mixed Activity

Mixed Activity

Start/Finish

Start/Finish

Start/Finish

Cornwall/Cornwall

Cornwall/Cornwall

Average Daily cost

COST

COST

Best Months

Best Months

Best Months

May-Sept

costs based on two people sharing

costs based on two people sharing

Overview

Overview

For fit and experienced walkers this is the ultimate and most varied weeks walking in Cornwall. Four very different sections of trail, completing two mid distance Cornwall Coast to Coast footpaths as well as two very different sections of the South West Coast Path and a crossing of the highest point in Cornwall. ​ From desolate moorland tors, to unspoilt fishing villages, experience precipitous cliffs, hidden coves, dramatic tors, golden deserted beaches, inland forests, rivers valleys and high moorland. Walking on ancient drove roads, tracing smugglers trails and the paths of the revenue men who tried to find them, you will track the Pilgrimage routes of ancient saints and holy men one day and follow in the well worn boot steps of hardy cliff top miners the next. ​ Encounter ancient Celtic crosses, holy wells, old mine works and bronze age cliff top forts, passing locations that inspired and were adored by writers as diverse as Thomas Hardy, Tennyson, Daphne du Maurier and John Betjeman. For nature lovers keep aware as you pass through the habitat of seals, otters, deer, peregrine falcons, buzzards and if you are lucky puffins, adders and basking sharks. A 7 day walking challenge or up to 11 days for those who want to undertake the route at a slower rate it’s not all toil on the trail. Recover with overnight stops at cosmopolitan Padstow, the idyllic fishing village at Port Isaac, infamous lonely Jamaica Inn as well as the historically rich and unique natural harbours at Fowey and Boscastle. ​ A superb weeks adventure for experienced walkers where the real prize is the variety and breadth of the walk - a trip through the many facets and faces of Cornwall old and New. Take the challenge and take a walking holiday that keeps you in the remote and real Cornwall away from the more crowded tourist trails whilst ensuring you make the occasional visit to some of its more stunning favourite locations.

Itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1×

Section 1 of the Cornwall 100 mile challenge runs 14 miles from Boscastle to Port Isaac and is graded 5 miles moderate and 9 miles severe. A tough first days walk along the best section of the north east Cornwall coastline. Steep climbs and descents take you down to hidden coves, along twisted towering cliffs, past bronze age cliff carvings, King Arthur’s Castle and Merlin’s Cave at Tintagel. Rest up with a pub lunch overlooking one of Cornwall’s classic rocky cove beaches at Trebarwith Strand, before an exhilarating afternoon climbing and crossing 7 valleys, through cliff top mining remains on route to Port Isaac.

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TRIP TESTIMONIAL

Every part of the pesky planning process was taken off my hands and concluded to my specifications and wishes. Communication is also great, - friendly, professional and helpful

Mixed Activity

100 miles / 160 km

A refreshing break packed with variety and charm.

Ulrika Lentz

TRIP TESTIMONIAL

Every part of the pesky planning process was taken off my hands and concluded to my specifications and wishes. Communication is also great, - friendly, professional and helpful

Mixed Activity

100 miles / 160 km

A refreshing break packed with variety and charm.

Ulrika Lentz

TRIP TESTIMONIAL

Every part of the pesky planning process was taken off my hands and concluded to my specifications and wishes. Communication is also great, - friendly, professional and helpful

Mixed Activity

100 miles / 160 km

A refreshing break packed with variety and charm.

Ulrika Lentz

Travel To And From The Route

🚂Train Travel

Fast direct trains run from London, The Midlands and the North to Exeter station where you change for the scenic branch line journey to Barnstaple on the North Devon Coast. Time from London to Barnstaple is 3.5 to 4 hours.

Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know

What is a self guided walking holiday?

What is a self guided walking holiday?

What is a self guided walking holiday?

How do I choose a route

How do I choose a route

How do I choose a route

How hard are the walks?

How hard are the walks?

How hard are the walks?

Can I walk slower or faster than your suggested itineraries

Can I walk slower or faster than your suggested itineraries

Can I walk slower or faster than your suggested itineraries

Can I add in rest days and activity days?

Can I add in rest days and activity days?

Can I add in rest days and activity days?

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