The Cornish section is the most popular and spectacular: approximately 470 km from Minehead (Somerset) to Poole (Dorset), but the true Cornish section runs from Marsland Mouth (the Devon-Cornwall border) to Cremyll/Plymouth (or sometimes extended to Plymouth via the Tamar Bridge).
Cornwall highlights: From north to south: Bude → Boscastle → Tintagel → Port Isaac → Padstow → Newquay → St Agnes → St Ives → Land's End → Penzance → Mousehole → Lizard Point → Falmouth → Mevagissey → Plymouth.
Very hilly: a total elevation gain of over 35,000 meters (4 times Mount Everest!).
Often 800–1,200 m of ascent and descent daily.
Breathtaking coastline: dramatic cliffs, turquoise bays, old tin mines, seals, dolphins, and plenty of smuggler stories.
Best time: May–June or September–October (less crowded than July/August).
Practical information: Well signposted with the oak leaf symbol (acorn).
Many B&Bs, hostels, and campsites along the route; luggage transfers available (Sherpa, Lugger's, etc.).
Reasonable public transport (train to Penzance, buses along the coast).
Difficulty level: challenging due to the many short, steep climbs.
In short: the most beautiful, rugged, and challenging coastal walk in the UK, with Cornish pasties and cream teas as a reward!
Perfect for those who love spectacular sea views and challenging hikes.
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