South Cornwall Run
Run this south Cornish section of the South West Coast Path - 76 miles from Falmouth to Plymouth. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps & guidebooks.
South Cornwall Run
https://www.contoursrun.co.uk/south-cornwall-run
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A truly epic trail running holiday along England’s longest waymarked trail, from Minehead to Poole.
From £390 per person
At 630 miles (1,014 km), the South West Coast Path is England’s longest National Trail and has good claim to being the most spectacular too.
The route spans a wonderful variety of running, over rugged clifftops, around sheltered coves, harbours, fishing villages and across heather moorland. Out here, you’ll find stirring views over the open sea and the British countryside, alongside devilish daily mileages.
It’s not just the distance that daunts, though: the route constantly rises and falls and will leave your calves whimpering. In fact, it’s more common for runners to attempt it one chunk at a time rather than all in one go.
We offer the South West Coast Path in sections, allowing you to piece together the most suitable route for your time and stamina. Of course, if you’re prepared for the challenge of the whole route, you can run these sections consecutively to cover the entire 630-mile trail.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise walking holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £550 per person
Perhaps the most gentle stage of the South West Coast Path, our trail running holiday along South Cornwall’s coast runs from Falmouth to Plymouth. It’s still far from flat, ascending jutting headlands to enjoy brilliant views of some of Cornwall’s prettiest seaside villages, but a series of pathways along estuaries, wooded inlets and sandy coves offer gradual slopes and plenty of shade. The Royal Citadel of Plymouth gives the route an imposing finish. It’s also a great place to buy a celebratory ice cream.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-SCOR1 | From Falmouth to Plymouth | 3 days running | £550 | |
| R-SCOR2 | From Falmouth to Plymouth | 5 days running | £785 | |
| R-SCOR3 | From Falmouth to Plymouth | 6 days running | £900 |
The Falmouth to St Mawes Ferry operates all year round. However, the St Mawes to Place/St Anthony’s Head Ferry only operates from 30th March to 1st November. If the ferry is not running the alternative is a water taxi. As the water taxi service during the winter months is limited, advance booking is essential; please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Travel to Falmouth where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Falmouth to Mevagissey. 26 miles (42km) / 4006 ft (1221 m) ascent
Mevagissey to Polperro(L). 25 miles (40km) / 4065 ft (1239 m) ascent
Polperro(L) to Plymouth. 27.5 miles (44km) / 4058 ft (1237 m) ascent
Depart from Plymouth after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Sweeping down from wave-battered sandstone cliffs onto smooth pathways along tranquil wooded estuaries and lush, rolling farmland.
Exploring St Anthony's Lighthouse, St Mawes Castle and the rich naval history of fortified Plymouth.
Clambering jutting headlands to vantage points over the whitewashed cottages of Cornwall's prettiest villages.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly