| Day | Route | Mileage | Approx time |
| 23 | Lamorna to Perranuthnoe | 14.1 | 7.5 hours |
| 24 | Perranuthnoe to Porthleven | 9.1 | 5.5 hours |
| 25 | Porthleven to The Lizard | 14 | 7 hours |
| 26 | The Lizard to Porthallow | 16.9 | 8 hours |
| 27 | Porthallow to Falmouth | 15 | 7.5 hours |
It was a beautifully hot July day when we returned to Lamorna, almost too hot for walking, as we walked through thick green ferns out of the village. After a couple of ascents and descents, passing through the pretty village of Mousehole and around Penlee Point, we caught our first glimpse of St Michael’s Mount.
This tidal island was in our eye line constantly as we made our way around Mount’s Bay, through Newlyn, Penzance, Marizion and Perranuthnoe. Our day ended with a laze on the beach and a dip in the sea at Perranuthnoe Beach.
My sister and her partner joined us for the next stage of the journey. The strenuous climbs persisted for the next 3 days and we covered longer distances, each day in excess of 14 miles. Undulating granite cliffs dropped down to the sweeping sandy beaches of Prussia Cove and Praa Sands. We passed by ruins from Cornwall’s mining past with crumbling buildings and tall stone chimneys. Along this stretch of the coast the seas can be dramatic, with huge waves forming at high tide or on a windy day. This coastline has been the site of many shipwrecks in the past. A massive sea wall was constructed around Porthleven to protect the harbour and the village, as well as acting as a refuge for boats during stormy weather.
Curious rock formations, made from the local serpentine rock, were evident as we approached the hidden Kynance Cove. Renowned for its dramatic waves and rough waters, we could feel the power of the elements on this windy day. The sea was demonstrating its energy, with white water crashing against rocks, spraying saltwater high into the air. Many onlookers were gathered to observe the force of nature in this popular tourist spot.
We experienced the wildness and isolation as we walked around the Lizard peninsula, with its exposed rocky cliffs and pretty coves. We stayed the night in a remote spot near Lizard Point, the most southerly location in mainland UK.
These few days took us through terrain full of contrasts: we walked along dramatic ridges, fishing villages by the sea, lush woodland, beaches, heathland, a working quarry, a sculpture park, pastures and a creek crossing. The path continuously offered new and interesting sights, along with the incredible landscape. We paused and celebrated our achievement in the small, fishing village of Porthallow, which is exactly the half way mark of the trail – 315 miles from Minehead and 315 miles to Poole.
As we reached Nare Point we had views of the Helford river and on towards Falmouth. Here the landscape became less rugged. We viewed the estuary through the trees as the path wandered through woods.
A stroll through the beautiful riverside village of Helford was followed by the river crossing, which we traversed on a very small ferry boat. The remainder of the walk was fairly easy, gentle walking across fields and along wooded clifftops before reaching our destination of Falmouth.
| Drive to Truro and park car near station |
| Train Truro to Penzance (Great Western Railway) – 40 minutes |
| Bus Penzance to Lamorna (First Kernow, Land’s End Coaster bus) – 20 minutes |
| Walk from Lamorna to Falmouth |
| Train Falmouth to Truro (Great Western Railway) – 30 minutes |
| Penzance | Honeydew Guesthouse, 3 Leskinnick Street, Penzance, TR18 2HA |
| Perranuthnoe | Old Croft B&B, Dola Lane, Rosudgeon, TR20 9PW |
| Porthleven | Kota Rooms, Harbour Head, Porthleven TR13 9JA |
| The Lizard | Hellarcher Farm B&B, The Lizard, Helston, TR12 7NN |
| Porthallow | Gallen-Treath Guest House, Porthallow, St Keverne, Helston, TR12 6PL |
