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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
Follow the rugged clifftops and coves of Cornwall’s southern coastline
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.
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.
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Our 12-day self-guided tour from St Ives to Mevagissey was everything we hoped it would be! The scenery was so dramatic, and the path was rugged and challenging, the views from the cliffs of the water and the sky were delightful and gave us peace and a sense of wonder. Our accommodations were wonderful, and we ate some very good food at them. We had a long year of personal loss, and it was the best place to help us heal. We are never disappointed when we travel with them, they are always just what we need.
The baggage transfer worked very efficiently and usually our vans were already in our rooms on arrival at our accommodation. The accommodation itself varied quite a lot - understandable since in some places availability is limited. Some accommodation could not offer picnic lunches - difficult if there is no local shop. In some places breakfast was served quite late for propke wanting to start walking early. Overall, though, we really enjoyed our walk.
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