Rich Meston
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The Other Half of the Path

The journey from Penzance to Starcross - coming soon…

Route
Penzance → Starcross
251.4 mi
405 km
9 days
1–9 May 2025
43,311 ft
13,201 m climbed
515
photos
8 days 3h 10m
start to finish, Penzance to Starcross
77h 30m
actually moving, out of 102h 07m on the path

Day by day

Day 1, Thu, 1 May 2025
(Salisbury to) Penzance to Loe Bar

The morning started with a train trip from Salisbury to Penzance, then the walking started at 1pm with 16 miles to Porthleven and on to Loe Bar.

15.9 mi
25.6 km
2,365 ft
climbed
48
photos
Day 2, Fri, 2 May 2025
Loe Bar to Porthallow

A tough day over some technical terrain past the Lizard and on to Coverack, then past the eerie quarry to Porthallow.

28.3 mi
45.5 km
5,007 ft
climbed
48
photos
Day 3, Sat, 3 May 2025
Porthallow to Nare Head

A couple of ferries, meeting an old friend and a (very) windy night!

30.3 mi
48.8 km
4,718 ft
climbed
44
photos
Day 4, Sun, 4 May 2025
Nare Head to Polruan

The longest day so far - hard work, with a time limit on the day due to the campsite at the end.

33.8 mi
54.4 km
7,088 ft
climbed
64
photos
Day 5, Mon, 5 May 2025
Polruan to Plymouth

The longest one so far, easier to Looe, then hard and hot onwards past Rame Head and over the water to Plymouth, where I could revel in the luxury of a Travelodge!

34.6 mi
55.7 km
6,151 ft
climbed
45
photos
Day 6, Tue, 6 May 2025
Plymouth to (near) Noss Mayo

A much needed easier day. Relaxed from the start, wonderful views towards Wembury and I was blown away with the beauty of Noss Mayo area. A great sleep in a perfect location.

19.3 mi
31.0 km
2,041 ft
climbed
70
photos
Day 7, Wed, 7 May 2025
(near) Noss Mayo to Start Point

A wade and 2 river crossings made htis day an early start with some strict timings. Another day of gorgeous views, exhausted by the end but you can't beat sleeping near a lighthouse!

34.1 mi
54.8 km
6,031 ft
climbed
90
photos
Day 8, Thu, 8 May 2025
Start Point to Paignton

The penultimate day. Long, but rewarding. Hallsands, Beesands, Blackpool Sands, Darmouth, some surprising hills, Brixham and on the Paignton.

31.5 mi
50.7 km
6,164 ft
climbed
76
photos
Day 9, Fri, 9 May 2025
Paington to Starcross

The very last day - not even a marathon! A lumpy start (but nothing compared to previous days), then far more urban, a fair amount alongside trains, which I liked a lot!

23.7 mi
38.1 km
3,746 ft
climbed
30
photos

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