South West Coast Path Walking Holiday in Cornwall
Bude to Newquay
7 nights and 6 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary

Newquay, Cornwall

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Itinerary in Cornwall from Bude to Newquay 8 days

South West Coast Path Walking holiday
on the UK’s South West Coast Path in Cornwall

from Bude to Newquay

7 nights and 6 days Walking

Enjoy a self-guided South West Coast Path walking holiday on 67 miles of the UK’s 630 mile long South West Coast Path, the longest of Britain’s 15 National Walking Trails.
This section in Cornwall is from Bude to Newquay.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Seif-guided walking holidays on South West Coast Path with Lets Go Walking

Seif-guided walking holidays on South West Coast Path with Lets Go Walking

This section of the South West Coast Path walking holiday visits the quaint villages of Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac and Padstow.

Port Isaac is the location for the filming of Doc Martin.

At Padstow the South West Coast Path walking holiday connects with the
Saints’ Way.

We are based in the South West of England and all our team have detailed local knowledge of the whole of the South West Coast Path.
We don’t expect you to do the whole walking trail in one holiday!
Take your time and enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.

The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.

We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.

Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.

Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.

All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing.  The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.

This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.

The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.

Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.

Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Bude to Newquay
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
67 miles
Min/max daily distance:
9/14 miles
Average Daily distance:
11 miles

Features:
Tintagel Castle
ferry across the River Camel
This route connects with:
South West Coast Path Barnstaple to Bude
South West Coast Path Newquay to Lands End
Saints Way

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
in Cornwall
Bude to Newquay 
7 nights and 6 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Bude

You make your own way to Bude for the start of your walking holiday. We can assist with coach transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of the walk on the South West Coast Path, and we can return you to your car or station at the end of the holiday.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Day 2: Bude to Crackington Haven   10 miles   Strenuous

We can transfer you to Bude to commence your walking holiday.The South West Coast Path continues at the lock where the Bude Canal reaches the sea and climbs up to Compass Point. Then along Widemouth Bay to Millook Haven with its chevron folded rock strata in the cliff.

Day 3: Crackington Haven to Tintagel   11 miles   Strenuous

You have a stunning cliff top walk to Boscastle with its beautiful harbour inlet and quaint Cornish cottages. There are opportunities to see seabirds, especially puffins, and seals, and the ruined Tintagel Castle.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Day 4: Tintagel to Port Isaac     9 miles    Severe

This part of the South West Coast Path has interesting and complex geology. Mine workings and quarries are in evidence and you can see echoes of the sailing ships that used to be loaded with slate. The path goes through Trebarwith Strand and Port Gaverne to arrive at the wonderful little Cornish fishing hamlet of Port Isaac.

Day 5: Port Isaac to Padstow    12 miles    Strenuous

Along the path to Port Quin you may see peregrine falcons hunting along the cliffs and seals basking on the rocks below. Further along you could see puffins nesting on The Mouls island or wild orchids growing on the cliff.  You take a ferry across to Padstow. The South West Coast Path connects with the Saints Way in Padstow.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Optional day at the Padstow

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Day 6: Padstow to Porthcothan   14 miles   Easy

As you make your way back along the Camel Estuary to Stepper Point and Gunver Head you may see nesting sites for razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes in the summer. Then a gentle stroll along coast path to Harlyn Bay. From Harlyn Bay you walk around Mother Ivey’s Bay and Trevose Head to Constantine Bay and then on to Porthcothan.

Day 7: Porthcothan to Newquay    11 miles    Moderate

From  Porthcothan the South west Coast Path continues around Park Head, and then a highlight of the day, the interesting rock formations of Bedruthan Steps. The South West Coast Path goes along the cliffs above Watergate Bay to Trevelgue Head, which is actually an island which can be reached by a foot bridge. If the tide is out you can stroll to Newquay the famous Cornish seaside town along the beach.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Day 8: Depart after breakfast
Depart after breakfast or extend your holiday and spend some time in the area.
We can transfer you to your car or you can depart by train or  bus.

South West Coast Path Terrain Grading

Easy:  flat or undulating terrain

Moderate:  a few ups and downs, the section requiring more effort than an easy section. For example, a section of 9 miles can require the amount of effort needed for 12 miles.

Strenuous:  many ups and downs, the section requiring more effort than a moderate section. For example, a section of 9 miles can require the amount of effort needed for 15 miles.

Severe:   many steep climbs, the section requiring twice the amount of effort as an easy section. For example, a section of 9 miles can require the amount of effort needed for 18 miles.

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Bude to Newquay
in England UK
8 day itinerary

6 days walking and 7 nights

Suggested Itinerary
Day 1:arrive Bude
Optional Day:optional extra day in Bude
Day 2:Bude to Crackington Haven10 milesStrenuous
Day 3:Crackington Haven to Tintagel11 milesStrenuous
Day 4:Tintagel to Port Isaac9 milesSevere
Day 5:Port Isaac to Padstow12 milesStrenuous
Optional Extra Day:optional extra day in Padstow
Day 6:Padstow to Porthcothan14 milesModerate
Day 7:Porthcothan to Newquay11 milesModerate
Optional Day:optional extra day in Newquay
Day 8:depart Newquay
Prices per person for South West Coast Path
8 day itinerary 7 nights
Double or Twin
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
travelling with others
Solo
Traveller
2024£868£1,281£1,421
2025£868£1,281£1,421

All prices subject to change

Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location

Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
South West Coast Path
Walking Holiday
Bude to Newquay

Can be added when booking online

Subject to availability              Supplement per person per night

Bude
Falcon Hotel

double/twin
£46.00

single
please ask

Boscastle
Wellington Hotel

double/twin
£39.00

single
please ask

If you would like to stay at the Wellington Hotel in Boscastle, we can revise the itinerary so that this is an overnight stop.

Tintagel
Camelot Castle Hotel

double/twin
£55.00

single
please ask

Port Isaac
Old School Hotel

double/twin
£65.00

single
please ask

Port Gaverne Inn

£98.00

please ask

Slipway Hotel sea view room

£53.00

n/a

Slipway Hotel non sea view room

£43.00

please ask

Padstow
Padstow Harbour Hotel sea view room

double/twin
£136.00

single
n/a

Padstow Harbour Hotel non sea view room

£115.00

please ask

Old Ship Hotel

£49.00

please ask

Old Custom House

£79.00

please ask

Golden Lion

£49.00

please ask

Newquay
Victoria Hotel sea view room

double/twin
£53.00

single
n/a

Victoria Hotel non sea view room

£32.00

please ask

Harbour Hotel

£79.00

please ask

Oceanside Hotel

£49.00

please ask

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What’s included
in your South West Coast Path Walking Holiday in UK

  • accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
  • room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
  • daily luggage transfer
  • support should there be any problems on route
  • detailed itineraries
  • guide book
  • Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps

Optional Extras
for your  South West Coast Path Walking Holiday in UK

  • upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
  • transfers back to car or station
  • parking facilities
  • rest days
  • inn to inn walks
 

What’s not included
in your  South West Coast Path Walking Holiday in UK

  • lunches and dinners
  • travel insurance

Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday Bude to Newquay:
How to get there

  • By Plane to Newquay from where we can arrange transfer to Bude
  • By Car to Bude or Newquay where parking is available
  • By Train to Newquay
  • By Bus to Bude or Newquay

A 630 mile walking route which starts in Minehead in Somerset, goes through Devon and Cornwall and finishes in South Haven Point in Dorset. This forms part of the England Coast Path.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Let's Go Walking

Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.

This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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