Cremyll to Kingsand – South West Coast Path walks
February 10, 2024
Cremyll is the starting point for our South West Coast Path walks in Cornwall. But the coast path in Devon ends at the (Stonehouse) Marina in Plymouth before continuing over the water in Cremyll. So we have one last trip from Devon’s shores. What better way to start a walk than with a ride on a ferry.
Know before you go:
- The walk is just under 7.5 miles, not including the trip across the water.
- The ferry runs every 30 minutes and costs £2.50 each way. Well worth it for the beautiful 8 minute journey. Check times for the last ferry back.
- Total ascent of 330 meters.
- The walk took us 2 hours 48 minutes.
Welcome to Cornwall
On exiting the small ferry, the start of the walk is in Cremyll in the Mount Edgcumbe country park. There are beautifully manicured lawns, castle ruins and the very elegant Mount Edgcumbe House, all possible to see whilst hiking the south west coast path around its perimeter.
The coast path continues through forest and along open cliff-tops with amazing views back to Plymouth. We took a slightly inland route for our return from Kingsand so we could see more of the very lovely Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.
Don't miss on the Cremyll to Kingsand coastal path
- Starting the hike in Plymouth and taking the 10 minute ferry journey from (Stonehouse) marina to Cremyll.
- A wander around Mount Edgcumbe house and country park
- The view out to Drake’s island. It is possible to visit the island on a guided tour. Something else to add to our “to do” list.
- Look out for the bench with an excerpt from a Walt Whitman poem; “Give me the splendid silent sun with all her beams full dazzling!” If you’re a poetry fan I recommend reading the whole poem, which speaks of an internal battle between a longing for the simple country life and that of the bustling city during the civil war.
- A wander around the village of Kingsand, with its pastel coloured houses, narrow alleys and beautiful beach. Yes, there’s also a pub.
The end of our circular took us back to the ferry for another quick ride back to Devon while admiring the views. The clock at the ferry terminal giving very wise words: “Dost thou love life?, Then do not squander time” Indeed. Bring on the rest of Cornwall….and some of those lovely pasties.
