Head to the delightful clavells restaurant in the picture box village of kimmeridge for refreshments on your walk. The final section of the path was designated as a national trail in 1978. The cornish coast has some delightfully quaint old pubs to. Walking on the south west coast path walk the trail. Trailblazer guide books cornwall coast path southwest. The south dorset ridgeway is part of the south west coast path national trail and was the original route to be designated the longer coastal route around portland was only added in 2003. On our trip to devon, cornwall, and wales in may 2010, were considering a few days on the southwest coast path. Make a reservation using your stored travel preferences. Long on my bucket list, for me it is the most scenic long walk in this country. If you would like to make a donation to the work of the south west coast path association, please click here. Theres a fine menu and a nice outdoor seating area to relax in during the summer months.
Access your account log in to your account or create an account in order to view your rapid rewards point balance or tier status. Buy outdoor clothing, bags, books, maps and walking related products. To help make it simple, on this part of the site weve pulled together all the information you need to plan your trip. We believe everyone should have access to the south west coast path as a place to connect to nature, relax, exercise, and take time away from the stresses of daily life. Can anyone recommend or warn against a particular section of the path, for beauty, safety, and stops along the way. Bus or walk into newquay, from where you can get buses or trains to the towns. Strangely enough i had discovered that walking, even long hilly walks, helped them recover from the biking. Each section of the whole 630 miles of coast path is depicted in 71 suggested walks, with room for the date, weather and additional notes.
A special yellow publications scale rule bookmark is included, printed. This spectacular 10 to 12day route passes through the exmoor national park following the highest coastline in england over 800ft, through numerous idyllic villages such as lynton and clovelly, around barnstaple bay and hartland point to the seaside resort of bude just over the border with. This is the complete, the south west coast path is the spectacular 630mile 1008 km national. The south west coast path one of the most satisfying and popular walking experiences in the uk offers a 630mile walk and national trail along this superb coastline. North cornwall walking guides south west coast path. On the south west coast path you retrace the footsteps, histories and lives of old tin miners, fisherman, smugglers, wreckers and of the customs men who chased them. South west coast path walking holiday celtic trails. Companion guides describe the coast path from minehead to padstow, from falmouth to exmouth, and from exmouth to poole. The south west coast path guide book 2018 2019 with scale. Cornwall coast path southwest coast path part 2 bude to plymouth. There are independent hostels, bunkhouses and camping barns providing accommodation along the route and in particular on the northern section of the walk. Walking on the southwest coastal path is a wonderful experience whether you just want a day out and a stroll across a few miles and then lunch in a cosy country pub or if you have the time and youre adventurous to embark on walking the whole 630 mile trip. At 630 miles, the southwest coast path is the longest in england. The beauty of our coast is a result of ongoing erosion of the cliffs, but the downside of this is that sometimes it is necessary to reroute the coast path around cliff falls.
The publication of this book coincided with the 25th anniversary of the south west coast path, and the book includes os landranger mapping, with the route highlighted from start to finish. Following natural englands acorn waymarks, the route hugs the coast around lands end and the lizard, via the ports of st. The heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery along the way are truly inspirational and every day walking it brings stunning new experiences. South west coast path custom itinerary national trail breaks. This book describes the coast path from padstow to falmouth, 169 miles 271 kilometres. I plan to take my time, fitting in the different stages as and when other priorities permit. South west coast path national trail ldwa long distance. It turned out he had set off to walk the entire coast path two weeks. This guide to the coast path from bude to plymouth 288.
The south west coast path ranks alongside new zealands milford track, chiles torres del paine trek and alaskas chilkoot trail as one of the worlds most aweinspiring hikes, according to the new great adventures book published in october 2012 by lonely planet. The south west coast path uk longdistance trails series. At 630 miles long, it starts in minehead, somerset, and runs along the coastline through devon, cornwall, around to the south coast, and back through devon, to end in poole, dorset. One womans journey walking the entire south west coast path after becoming homeless.
This guide will take you through some walks on the south west coast path, britains longest footpath at 630 miles long. This is the official facebook page for the south west coast path. South west coast path day 1, minehead to porlock weir. Providing an inland option or a circular route if combined with the coast, it runs from west bexington to osmington mills, decreasing the total distance from. A useful addition whilst out on the coast path, these walking guides provide detailed instructions for shorter sections of the path, laid out for walking in either direction. Be aware that there are some very steep sections approaching lulworth, with plenty. The south west coast path guide book 2017 2018 with scale. The south west coast path is englands longest waymarked longdistance footpath and a national trail. The south west coast path by paddy dillon waterstones. I havnt yet covered the whole path in this guide, but it is something i will add to over time. This volume features the section of the path from padstow to falmouth, a distance of 169 miles 271 km. The south west coast path is englands longest waymarked longdistance footpath and national trail.
A blog about walking the south west coast path through 630 miles of the somerset, devon, cornwall and dorset coastline. A route that snakes its way through a staggering 1014km 630 miles of pristine coastline, the south west coast path is the uks longest national trail and if you ask anyone. More than 70% of the path is in either a national park or an area of outstanding natural beauty and youll also pass through two world heritage sites, a unesco biosphere and a unesco geopark. This book provides a special place for us to say thank you to all the supporters that have contributed towards the step up appeal. It stretches for 630 miles 1,014 km, running from minehead in somerset, along the coasts of devon and cornwall, to poole harbour in dorset. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream. Use this pocketsized journal to note down and reminisce on your journey, the places you visited, the people you met, the wildlife you saw and the thoughts you had along the south west coast path each section of the whole 630 miles of coast path is depicted in 71 suggested walks, with room for the date, weather and additional notes. The coast path leaves polzeath from the main beach front, walk up the road, pass the car park to your right and further along on the right is the sign post for the path, here the path is level and grassy here as you walk along the aptly named greenway to trebetherick point, just offshore is the doom bar, a treacherous sandbank responsible for. Packed with interesting information and excepts of 1. I have already recounted the story of the first stage, from minehead to porlock weir. Stretching 630 miles from minehead in somerset, via padstow, st ives, newquay, falmouth, plymouth and exeter to poole in dorset it is a walk that should be on every walkers bucket list. Guidebook for walking the south west coast path from minehead to poole in. The south west coast path national trail swcp measures a staggering 630 miles 1015km from minehead on the somerset coast right round devon and cornwall to poole in dorset.
This is some of the best coastal walking in europe. Running from minehead in somerset to poole in dorset, the longest of englands national trails has a wealth of stunning natural scenery, sea views, pretty ports and historic county towns. The south west coast path guide book 2018 2019 with scale bookmark. From minehead to south haven point british longdistance trails 2rev ed by dillon, paddy isbn. Follow me as i walk along the south west coast path with my son jim. Winn was 50 in 20 when she and husband moth decided to walk the south west coast path, from.
The coast path was originally used by coastguards as a way to check the coves, and beaches for smugglers. Join rapid rewards and start earning toward your first reward flight. Discover open sections of the england coast path in the south east, from the wash through east anglia and kent and along the south coast to southampton. Many of the landscapes which the south west coast path crosses have special status, either as a national park or one of the heritage coasts. Use this pocketsized journal to note down and reminisce on your journey, the places you visited, the people you met, the wildlife you saw and the thoughts you had along the south west coast path. National trail from minehead to south haven point paperback. This guide covers the first section of the south west coast path, from minehead to bude 124. If youre looking for the ultimate adventure you can challenge yourself to walk the entire south west coast path starting in minehead, somerset and finishing up in poole harbour. They include maps and photos as well as offering interesting facts, history, wildlife and geological information. The south west coast path is a 630 mile 1,014 km journey along the coastline of englands southwest peninsula.
South west coast path walking holidays in england and wales uk. South west coast path walking and hiking itineraries. My coast path journey log book south west coast path shop. The south west coast path starts at minehead in somerset and follows the coast through north devon and cornwall around the point of lands end and back along the south coast to poole harbour.
Our south and west cornwall holidays include overnight stays in the popular towns. Walk hundreds of miles of superb coastline through somerset, devon, cornwall and dorset on englands longest national trail. This is the official facebook page for the south west coast. Rather than buying a potentially unwieldy ordnance survey map or possibly several at a larger scale, you might be better advised to get hold of a guide to the southwest coast path, which contains the relevant o. South west coast path polruan to polperro 2020 all you. Swanage to south haven point monday 18th april 2016 path facts length. The guidebook divides the route into 45 stages of between 12.
Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. The footpath takes in tiny fishing villages, rocky headlands, bustling resorts, wooded estuaries and golden surfwashed beaches. South west coast path national trail ldwa long distance paths. South west coast path self guided walking with macs adventure. I wouldnt really consider myself that much of a walker, but my knees were in a bad way at the start of 2003, and i started doing a few walks on the uk south coast to help them recover. Each section of this spectacular walk offers its own rewards and highlights. See more ideas about south west coast path, coast and paths. Welcome south west coast path association the online book. South west coast path swcp guidebook national cicerone. Youll find details of any current diversions and new sections of path on our route changes page. Feed your soul with this soul food form mother nature south west england at its best. Jun 30, 2019 in autumn 2017 i began a longterm project to walk the southwest coast path endtoend, starting from minehead.
From minehead to poole, it follows the coast from north devon through all of cornwall, on through south devon and finishes in dorset, encompassing all of the south western coast of england. This october, the south west coast path association is gearing up for. This is the goto guide for users of the south west coast path. The dorset and east devon coast was englands first natural world. The 630mile 1008kilometre south west coast path is covered by four national trail guides. These are extremely varied, from rugged and remote clifftops to sheltered estuaries, busy harbours and resorts. We are the charity looking after the uks longest and bestloved national trail. The south west coast path national trail also known as the swcp is one of englands national treasures. Stretching 630 miles from minehead in somerset, including destinations like padstow and st ives, newquay, falmouth, plymouth to brixham, exeter and lyme regis to poole in dorset. The south west coast path is englands longest waymarked footpath.
The heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery along the way are truly inspirational and each step brings new experiences. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. It begins in minehead, but soon leaves somerset for the coastline of north devon. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. South west coast path self guided walking with macs. Good bus links from the airport to exeter city and then bus or train links to many places on the path.
The south west coast path guide book 2017 2018 with. South west coast path information national trail breaks. The establishment of a continuous coastal path has taken decades to achieve and ongoing work and negotiation ensure that the route is continually improved. This longest national trail 1014 km gives the opportunity to enjoy some of britains finest coastal landscapes. In spring and summer, the cornwall coast path is decorated with plants not seen elsewhere in britain. Register with your social account or click here to log in. It was winter time and desolate but not for the soul. The south west coast path national trail is one of the top walks to be found anywhere in the world. The south west coast path national trail is one of englands national treasures. The south west coast path is britains longest waymarked trail, stretching for a staggering 634 miles 1014 km around englands southwestern peninsula.
Buy the south west coast path guide book 2017 2018 with scale bookmark 1st by south west coast path association, yellow publications isbn. Welcome to the home of the south west coast path association. The southwest coastal path starts in dorset on the jurassic coast so called. An investment went bad, their house was taken from them and then illness struck. If you thought autumn was the time to put away your walking boots, think again. As well as having their names listed in the book, these supporters can share their coast path stories and memories and tell us why they are supporters of this beautiful national trail by creating a special page of their own. England coast path south west discover open sections of the england coast path in the south west, along the south coast from southampton and up to the welsh border. The south west coast path swcp is britains longest waymarked trail, measuring a staggering. Where else can you walk along 630 miles of such superb coastline. The south west coast path is the longest national trail in the uk. Its easy to get to, and with plenty of places to stay you can set your own pace. See cornish history on the southwest coast path from early celtic periods to 19c tin mining, up close, on foot and at your own pace with walking holidays in cornwall. If you love walking through stunning scenery, then a holiday on the south west coast path is for you.