South West Coast Path: Falmouth to Plymouth
Walk this diverse section of the South West Coast Path from Falmouth to Plymouth. Start your adventure with a short ferry crossing to St Mawes and wander around the fabulous medieval castle grounds before following the southern coastline to Plymouth. Discover dramatic coastlines, colourful harbours, quaint unspoilt fishing villages and great locally-caught seafood. Megavissey, Charlestown and Fowey are all great places to add extra nights and you can take time to visit the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan en route.
After departing the ferry, you follow the trail to St Anthony's Peninsular, passing beaches and valleys before you approach Portscatho, continue ...
Continuing the cliff walking for the beginning of this picturesque section, take the path up to Dodman point with views of Lizard and onward ...
After leaving the harbour and passing through Pentewan, you begin one of the most challenging sections along the southern coast.
Follow this short and relatively easy section, partly on tarmac road, to connect from Charlestown to Par.
A relaxed day's walking, the path crosses through Par and on to the viewpoint at Gribbon Head. Walk through literary history and past castle ruins ...
After a ferry to Polruan, be prepared for a challenging section of the Path. Be sure to rest between steep ascents and take in the expansive ...
Leave Polperro, another favouite escape for Victorian-era holidaymakers, and follow the coast on a gentle and enjoyable walk to Looe.
After climbing up to Bodigga Cliff, continue on past small seaside hamlets, on woodland paths and stretches of road. Be aware of potential ...
This day to Plymouth is a varied day of woodland, clifftop and beach walking. The last couple of miles of the walk follow the waterfront walkway to ...