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Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth

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Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth

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Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth

6 Nights

Average

62 miles / 99 km

total

10 miles / 16 km

Average

5,450

elevation

Mixed

accomodation

5,450

elevation

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accomodation

Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth

Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth

Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth

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

Overview

Overview

Section 5 from Penzance to Falmouth covers some of the most stunning stretches of the South West Coast Path, featuring views of St Michael's Mount, cliff top vistas, and golden sandy beaches.

Itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1×

Section 1 of the Lizard Coast Path runs 14 miles from Penzance to Porthleven and is graded 3.5 miles easy, 4 miles moderate and 6.5 miles strenuous. It begins gently along Mounts Bay with views of St Michael’s Mount, which you can visit via cobbled causeway or ferry. Beyond Marazion, the path becomes more rugged, revealing coves, cliffs, and legends of smugglers at Prussia Cove and Piskies Cove. Pass long stretches of beach at Praa Sands, then tackle tougher terrain through old mine workings at Rinsey Head and Wheal Prosper. Stunning coastal views and dramatic clifftop ruins guide you into the picturesque harbour of Porthleven—an atmospheric end to a varied and rewarding first day on the trail.

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4 Days / 5 Nights16 miles daily avgStandard
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TRIP TESTIMONIAL

The highlight is the beautiful landscapes

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The whole experience was brilliant, helped greatly by perfect weather, when everything worked out so well. The hotels were ideal and very welcoming to a tired walker, the baggage transfers were good and my bag was always delivered before my arrival, but the best experience was the walk itself. The route was stunning and the scenery magnificent. Navigation worked out well, there were a few not-as-map situations that took a few minutes to work out, some missing signage was frustrating and some of the diversions around Nare Head and Nare Point when approaching Gillan Creek proved tricky to navigate, but the notes and map references helped as I had plotted the routes on my OS Map beforehand.I’ve already walked several sections of the South West Coastal Path, but this was the first time I had used an organised trip to walk a longer section and the choice of walking the entire Lizard peninsula proved so worthwhile: it was a life-changing event and my appetite for more long walks is truly whetted! Well done Encounter Walking Holidays for providing such a well considered professional service, delivered with great local knowledge and very friendly support. I would definitely arrange another walk with you. Thank you!

Antonietta

TRIP TESTIMONIAL

The highlight is the beautiful landscapes

Adventure

Varied

The whole experience was brilliant, helped greatly by perfect weather, when everything worked out so well. The hotels were ideal and very welcoming to a tired walker, the baggage transfers were good and my bag was always delivered before my arrival, but the best experience was the walk itself. The route was stunning and the scenery magnificent. Navigation worked out well, there were a few not-as-map situations that took a few minutes to work out, some missing signage was frustrating and some of the diversions around Nare Head and Nare Point when approaching Gillan Creek proved tricky to navigate, but the notes and map references helped as I had plotted the routes on my OS Map beforehand.I’ve already walked several sections of the South West Coastal Path, but this was the first time I had used an organised trip to walk a longer section and the choice of walking the entire Lizard peninsula proved so worthwhile: it was a life-changing event and my appetite for more long walks is truly whetted! Well done Encounter Walking Holidays for providing such a well considered professional service, delivered with great local knowledge and very friendly support. I would definitely arrange another walk with you. Thank you!

Antonietta

TRIP TESTIMONIAL

The highlight is the beautiful landscapes

Adventure

Varied

The whole experience was brilliant, helped greatly by perfect weather, when everything worked out so well. The hotels were ideal and very welcoming to a tired walker, the baggage transfers were good and my bag was always delivered before my arrival, but the best experience was the walk itself. The route was stunning and the scenery magnificent. Navigation worked out well, there were a few not-as-map situations that took a few minutes to work out, some missing signage was frustrating and some of the diversions around Nare Head and Nare Point when approaching Gillan Creek proved tricky to navigate, but the notes and map references helped as I had plotted the routes on my OS Map beforehand.I’ve already walked several sections of the South West Coastal Path, but this was the first time I had used an organised trip to walk a longer section and the choice of walking the entire Lizard peninsula proved so worthwhile: it was a life-changing event and my appetite for more long walks is truly whetted! Well done Encounter Walking Holidays for providing such a well considered professional service, delivered with great local knowledge and very friendly support. I would definitely arrange another walk with you. Thank you!

Antonietta

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?

Can I add in rest days?

Can I add in rest days?

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