Section 1 of the South Cornwall Coast Path runs 14 miles from Falmouth to Portloe and is graded 6.5 miles easy, 7.5 miles strenuous. Cross the water via the St Mawes ferry, then a small passenger ferry to Place. Walk out onto the St Anthony Peninsula, passing its coastal church and dramatic lighthouse. Enjoy stunning beaches, low cliffs, and small valleys en route to Portscatho, a charming fishing village perfect for lunch. The afternoon includes beautiful Carne and Pendower Beaches, followed by a hike past wild Nare Head, Bronze Age barrow Carne Beadon, and the sea bird sanctuary at Gull Rock. After passing an underground Cold War bunker, you'll explore isolated coves and hidden beaches before arriving at Portloe, one of Cornwall’s most unspoiled fishing villages, dominated by the jagged black rocks of “The Jacka” guarding its tiny harbour.