South West Coast Path: St Ives to Mevagissey - 13 Days Tour with 4 Reviews by World Expeditions

13 daysDuration

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20 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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St Ives, England

Mevagissey, England

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Hike Cornwall’s wild granite cliffs at Land’s End and The Lizard

Explore artistic St Ives and the cobbled lanes of Mevagissey

Visit Geevor Tin Mine and the remote harbour of Mousehole

Spot grey seals near The Carracks and cross scenic river estuaries by ferry

Discover coastal landmarks Kynance Cove and St Michael’s Mount

Follow the rugged clifftops and coves of Cornwall’s southern coastline

Itinerary

Walk on the Cornwall Coast Path West from St Ives to Mevagissey. Explore one of the most diverse and rewarding sections of the South West Coast Path on this 13-day walking holiday from St Ives to Mevagissey. This self-guided route takes you through some of Cornwall’s most striking coastal features—steep granite cliffs at Land’s End, the sculpted rock formations at Kynance Cove, and the quiet beaches near Mullion and Marazion. Starting in St Ives, with its cobbled streets and thriving arts scene, the path leads through historical sites such as old tin mines near Zennor and Botallack, and fishing harbours including Mousehole, Portloe, and Mevagissey. Along the way, you will pass natural landmarks like The Carracks—home to Atlantic grey seals—and navigate scenic estuaries on ferries across the Helford and Fal rivers. The trail also offers views of St Michael’s Mount, visits to coastal villages like Sennen Cove and St Mawes, and insight into Cornwall’s smuggling and maritime history as you arrive in Falmouth. This stretch of the South West Coast Path offers varied terrain, cultural interest, and a well-paced itinerary ideal for walkers of moderate ability looking to explore more of authentic Cornwall on foot over a 2 week trip.

day 1Arrive St. Ives

Make your own way to St Ives. This beautiful cobble lane fishing village dates back to AD460, when the missionary St. Ia, daughter of an Irish chieftain, landed here and gave her name to the settlement. Protected from Atlantic storms, St Ives was once the most important fishing port in Cornwall, but like elsewhere on the surrounding coast, by the beginning of the 20th century, the fish stocks became depleted, and the fishing fleet largely disappeared. In 1811 Turner visited to paint the seascapes and by the late 1880s there were several painters in residence and the town became famous for its vibrant artists' colony. Today their work can be seen in the St Ives Tate Gallery, with its popular rooftop restaurant, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Bernard Leach Gallery. St Ives is a great place to spend extra nights - speak to a member of our team to book alongside your trip. Accommodation: There is a mixture of accommodation available, but our 1st choice is a 4* guesthouse set in the quieter part of St Ives.

day 2St. Ives to Zennor 11 km/7 miles - 3 to 4hrs

day 3Zennor to Pendeen Watch 11 km/7 miles - 3 to 4hrs

day 4Pendeen Watch to Sennen Cove 14.5 km/9 miles - 4 to 5 hrs

day 5Sennan Cove to Mousehole 21 km/13 miles - 5 to 6hrs

day 6Mousehole to Penzance 6.5 km/4 miles - 1.5 to 2hrs

day 7Penzance to Porthleven 21 km/13 miles- 5.5 to 6.5hrs

day 8Porthleven to The Lizard 24.15 km/15 miles - 6 to 7hrs

day 9The Lizard to Porthallow 25.75 km/16 miles- 6 to 7hrs

day 10Porthallow to Falmouth 26.5 km/16.5 miles- 6 to 8hrs

day 11Falmouth to Portloe 21.75 km/13.5 miles - 6 to 7hrs

day 12Walk to Mevagissey 19.35 km/12 miles - 6 to 7hrs

day 13Arrangements end after breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

12 nights accommodation in hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available

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12 breakfasts

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One piece of luggage per person transferred from Inn to Inn, not exceeding 20kg.Digital information pack including Navigational App, maps and route notesEmergency hotline

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Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled. (Even when we got lost) The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative. Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities. Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.

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