South West Coast Path Routes
Our walking holidays are designed to showcase the very best of Cornwall without the hassle of moving accommodation each night. We currently offer three routes: two covering different stretches of the South West Coast Path from Falmouth to Plymouth, and one following the historic Saints Way from Padstow to Fowey.
On the map below, you’ll find key locations and points of interest marked along each route, giving you a clear picture of where your journey will take you. Full route details are provided further down the page. Each itinerary combines dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches, historic villages, and - in the case of the Saints Way - peaceful inland trails, all while returning to the comfort of Le Dorney Villas at the end of each day.
During your stay, you’ll enjoy practical comforts: clothes washing and drying facilities (detergent provided), secure parking, and a cooked breakfast each morning before we drop you at your starting point. You can also add rest days, extend the itinerary, or even reverse the route - we’ll work with you to ensure your holiday suits you perfectly.
Please note: Walking holidays are only available outside of Easter, summer holidays, and other school holiday dates.
Walking Routes
Falmouth to Plymouth
(or)
Plymouth to Falmouth
6 days / 7 nights
Falmouth to Plymouth
(or)
Plymouth to Falmouth
7 day / 8 nights
Falmouth to Plymouth
(or)
Plymouth to Falmouth
9 day / 10 nights
Padstow to Fowey
(or)
Fowey to Padstow
2 day / 3 nights
Circular Pub Walks
within 2.5 miles of
Le Dorney Villas
Falmouth to Plymouth
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Plymouth to Falmouth
Rates
Based on 6 days / 7 nights break as detailed on the route
Priced per guest
Guests | 2 Le Dorney Villas | 3 Le Dorney Villas |
|---|---|---|
1 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
2 | £900 | £900 |
3 | £800 | £800 |
4 | £600 | £600 |
5 | £550 |
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6 day / 7 night route
Daily stages (76 miles total)
Day 1: Falmouth → Portloe (13.5 miles)
Day 2: Portloe → Mevagissey (12.5 miles)
Day 3: Mevagissey → Par (10.5 miles)
Day 4: Par → Polperro (13.5 miles)
Day 5: Polperro → Portwrinkle (13 miles)
Day 6: Portwrinkle → Plymouth (13 miles)
This six-day walk follows one of the most varied stretches of the South West Coast Path, beginning in Falmouth and ending in Plymouth. Along the way, you’ll encounter dramatic headlands, secluded coves, golden beaches, and historic fishing villages, with highlights including St Mawes Castle, Dodman Point, Charlestown Harbour, Gribbin Head, and the Napoleonic defences of Rame Head.
Each day blends rewarding cliff-top walking with gentler sections along estuaries and beaches, finishing in charming coastal villages such as Portloe, Mevagissey, and Polperro. By the time you reach Plymouth - after wooded trails through Mount Edgcumbe and a crossing on the Cremyll Ferry - you’ll have experienced the full variety of Cornwall’s southern coast.
Falmouth to Plymouth
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Plymouth to Falmouth
Rates
Based on 7 days / 8 nights break as detailed on the route
Priced per guest
Guests | 2 Le Dorney Villas | 3 Le Dorney Villas |
|---|---|---|
1 | £1,700 | £1,700 |
2 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
3 | £800 | £800 |
4 | £650 | £650 |
5 | £600 | £600 |
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7 day / 8 night route
Daily stages
Day 1: Falmouth → Portloe (13.5 miles)
Day 2: Portloe → Mevagissey (12.5 miles)
Day 3: Mevagissey → Charlestown (7.5 miles)
Day 4: Charlestown → Fowey (10 miles)
Day 5: Fowey → Looe (12 miles)
Day 6: Looe → Portwrinkle (8 miles)
Day 7: Portwrinkle → Plymouth (13 miles)
This seven-day walk covers a spectacular stretch of the South West Coast Path, starting in Falmouth and finishing in Plymouth. The journey begins with ferry crossings across the Fal Estuary before exploring the remote beauty of the Roseland Peninsula, followed by sandy beaches, quiet coves, and dramatic headlands en route to Portloe. Early highlights include Caerhays Castle, Dodman Point, and the harbour town of Mevagissey, while the midpoint reveals Cornwall’s maritime heritage at Charlestown and Fowey, famed for their links to Daphne du Maurier.
The second half grows more rugged, with high cliffs and sweeping views as you pass Polruan, Polperro, and Talland Bay, before continuing to Looe. From there, the route takes in long beaches, woodland trails, and the panoramic headland of Rame Head before concluding with the scenic Cremyll Ferry into Plymouth. Each day balances rewarding walking with the comfort of returning to Le Dorney Villas each evening.
Falmouth to Plymouth
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Plymouth to Falmouth
Rates
Based on 9 days / 10 nights break as detailed on the route
Priced per guest
Guests | 2 Le Dorney Villas | 3 Le Dorney Villas |
|---|---|---|
1 | £1900 | £1900 |
2 | £1200 | £1200 |
3 | £900 | £900 |
4 | £750 | £750 |
5 | £650 |
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9 day / 10 night route
Daily stages
Day 1: Falmouth → Portscatho (6.2 miles)
Day 2: Portscatho → Portloe (7.5 miles)
Day 3: Portloe → Mevagissey (12.3 miles)
Day 4: Mevagissey → Charlestown (8 miles) or Par (10.5 miles)
Day 5: Charlestown → Fowey (9.5 miles) or Par → Fowey (7 miles)
Day 6: Fowey → Polperro (7.1 miles)
Day 7: Polperro → Looe (5 miles)
Day 8: Looe → Portwrinkle (7.6 miles)
Day 9: Portwrinkle → Plymouth (13.3 miles)
This nine-day walking holiday takes you across one of the most spectacular stretches of the South West Coast Path, beginning in Falmouth and finishing in Plymouth. The route starts with ferry crossings to St Mawes and Place, before exploring the golden sands and rugged cliffs of the Roseland Peninsula, with stops at Portscatho and Portloe. Highlights in the early stages include St Anthony Head lighthouse, Veryan Castle, and the dramatic cliffs of Nare Head, before continuing past Caerhays Castle, Dodman Point, and into the fishing town of Mevagissey.
The middle stages bring a mix of maritime history and sweeping views, from Charlestown’s tall ships to Gribbin Head’s daymark, and on to Fowey, where Daphne du Maurier found inspiration. From there, the path grows wilder as you follow rugged cliffs through Polruan, Polperro, and Looe. The final days combine long beaches, cliff-top climbs, and woodland trails around Rame Head, ending with the ferry from Mount Edgcumbe into Plymouth, where historic harboursides and lively restaurants mark the close of your adventure. Each evening, you’ll return to the comfort of Le Dorney Villas, with daily transfers, hearty breakfasts, and the flexibility to walk at your own pace.
Padstow to Fowey
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Fowey to Padstow
Rates
Based on 2 days / 3 nights break as detailed on the route
Priced per guest
Guests | 2 Le Dorney Villas | 3 Le Dorney Villas |
|---|---|---|
1 | £750 | £750 |
2 | £500 | £500 |
3 | £400 | £400 |
4 | £350 | £350 |
5 | £300 |
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2 day / 3 night route
The Saints’ Way is a historic trail that cuts right across Cornwall from north to south, following the ancient paths once used by Celtic saints, pilgrims, and traders. This two-day walk links the bustling harbour town of Padstow on the north coast to the deep-water port of Fowey on the south. It’s a route steeped in history, passing through farmland, river valleys, woodland, and traditional Cornish villages, offering a very different experience to the coastal paths.
Your first day takes you from Padstow to Lanivet (approx. 15 miles), beginning with views of the Camel Estuary before heading inland across rolling countryside. The path weaves past ancient churches, quiet hamlets, and sections of open moorland. Lanivet, considered the geographical centre of Cornwall, makes a fitting midway stop, with its old church linked to early Celtic Christianity. On day two, you continue from Lanivet to Fowey (approx. 15 miles), passing through wooded valleys, farmland, and scenic ridges with views across both coasts. The trail descends to finish in the historic port town of Fowey, where narrow streets, waterside pubs, and rich maritime history provide a memorable end to this cross-Cornwall journey.
As with all our walking holidays, you’ll enjoy daily transfers to and from your start and finish points, a hearty cooked breakfast each morning at Le Dorney Villas, and the flexibility to tailor the pace of your adventure to suit your needs.
Circular Pub Walks
If you’d like a shorter walk on a rest day, or simply fancy stretching your legs before dinner, we can recommend a number of circular pub walks nearby. Each combines a gentle stroll with the reward of a welcoming Cornish inn at the end - the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening.
Polkerris - The Rashleigh Inn (2.5 miles from Le Dorney Villas) - Route 3.5 miles
A picturesque seaside walk to a sheltered bay, finishing at a traditional waterside pub serving local ales and fresh seafood.
Golant - Fisherman’s Arms (3.6 miles from Le Dorney Villas) - Route 3 miles
A riverside ramble along the Fowey Estuary, with lovely views and a cosy pub to round things off.
Bodinnick - Old Ferry Inn (4.4 miles from Le Dorney Villas) - Route 4 miles
Follow in the footsteps of Daphne du Maurier with a walk to Bodinnick, where the Old Ferry Inn overlooks the estuary crossing.
Lerryn - The Ship Inn (9 miles from Le Dorney Villas) - Route 5 miles
A peaceful walk along the wooded creeks of the River Lerryn, finishing at a charming 16th-century pub.
Gorran - Barley Sheaf (15 miles from Le Dorney Villas) - Route 5.5 miles
Explore rolling countryside before enjoying a hearty meal at a much-loved local inn.
Polperro - The Blue Peter Inn (16 miles from Le Dorney Villas) - Route 5.5 miles
Discover one of Cornwall’s prettiest fishing villages, then relax with a pint in a characterful smuggler’s pub by the harbour.