Saints Way
A 29-mile long-distance path and coast-to-coast route in Cornwall beginning in Padstow on the north Cornwall coast and crossing the county to end in Fowey on the English Channel. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SW 915 754
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Time: 12–15 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
106 Newquay, Padstow, Wadebridge, Port Isaac and St Columb Major
107 St Austell, Liskeard, Fowey, Looe and Lostwithiel
109 Bodmin Moor, Bodmin, Camelford and Liskeard
Summary
The Saints Way long-distance footpath follows the route thought to have been taken by ancient Cornish and Welsh saints across mid-Cornwall as an alternative to travelling by boat around Land’s End. The walk cuts across the county by way of valleys, woodland, moors, and villages.
From Padstow on the north coast, it follows Little Petherick Creek upstream before climbing past Trenance to cross St Breock Downs. The way then continues to Withiel, Tremorebridge, Lanivet, and Fenton Pits before climbing to Helman Tor. The route continues through Lanlivery, No Man’s Land, Foot Bridge, and Golant before finishing in Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall.