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Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth
Adventure
Varied
Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth
Adventure
Varied
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
Mixed
accomodation
Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth
Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth
Section 5 – Penzance to Falmouth
difficulty Grade
difficulty Grade
difficulty Grade


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
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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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
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What is a self guided walking holiday?
What is a self guided walking holiday?
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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
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