We set out from St Germans Church, moving through quiet farmland and wooded lanes before reaching the south coast. The descent into Talland Bay marks the first shared milestone — countryside giving way to open water.

A full coastal day along the South West Coast Path, passing fishing villages and exposed headlands. After threading through Polperro and the harbour town of Fowey, we continue north to the sands of Polmear near Par.

Leaving the coast behind, the route cuts inland through wooded valleys and rising ground. The landscape grows quieter and more spacious before arriving in the rural heart of Cornwall at Lanivet.

A day shaped by open moorland and long inland views. The path gradually descends toward the Camel estuary, finishing at the peaceful village of Little Petherick, where river and tide meet.

Following the estuary path toward Padstow, we return to higher ground and Atlantic-facing fields before reaching St Merryn, gateway to the north coast.

Now fully on the Atlantic edge, today is dramatic and exposed. The path rises and falls along high cliffs above the sea, passing the iconic Bedruthan Steps before descending into Mawgan Porth.

A sweeping stretch of north coast walking. Clifftop paths lead toward the wide sands of Crantock, where dunes and the Gannel estuary soften the day’s harder edges.

Open skies and expansive beaches define this stage. Crossing dune systems and long sandy stretches, we arrive at the broad shoreline of Perranporth, one of the north coast’s great walking destinations.

A rugged, undulating day along mining-era cliffs and exposed Atlantic viewpoints. The path rolls steadily toward Porthtowan, framed by red cliffs and open surf.

Clifftop miles continue westward, with long views out to sea. The approach to Godrevy Lighthouse signals the crossing into West Cornwall — expansive, wind-shaped, elemental.

The coastline softens into sweeping sands and estuary paths around Hayle. The stage finishes in the quiet village of Lelant, looking across St Ives Bay.

The final stage follows the curve of Mount’s Bay, wide skies and open shoreline guiding us west. The path feels expansive here — a sense of nearing completion without rushing it.

We will align with the tides and make the final walk across the causeway to St Michael's Mount, this historic landmark rising steadily ahead. Reaching it on foot, with the sea parted on either side, becomes a quiet, deliberate close to twelve shared days across Cornwall.