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South West Coast Path — Explore Britain's longest trail

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South West Coast Path — Explore Britain's longest trail

Hiking Collection by Dan Hobson

South West Coast Path — Explore Britain's longest trail

52 days

2-7 h/day

1,030km

18,190m

18,160m

The South West Coast Path is the longest national trail in Britain and explores some of its most cherished coastal landscapes. Stretching more than 630 miles (1,014 km) along the coast of Somerset, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset, the trail offers the ultimate challenge for long-distance walkers.

Variety is the very essence of the Coast Path. From craggy cliffs to golden beaches, remote fishing villages to bustling seaside destinations, wildlife havens to idyllic harbours, majestic moorland to marine habitats, epic rock…

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South West Coast Path

1,046km

18,300m

Last updated: June 26, 2024

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#1.

Stage 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir — South West Coast Path

14.9km

04:16

320m

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#2.

Stage 2: Porlock Weir to Lynmouth — South West Coast Path

18.5km

05:29

550m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#3.

Stage 3: Lynmouth to Combe Martin — South West Coast Path

21.7km

06:43

770m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#4.

Stage 4: Combe Martin to Woolacombe — South West Coast Path

22.6km

06:36

600m

610m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#5.

Stage 5: Woolacombe to Braunton — South West Coast Path

24.1km

06:20

190m

200m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#6.

Stage 6: Braunton to Instow — South West Coast Path

18.7km

04:44

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#7.

Stage 7: Instow to Westward Ho! — South West Coast Path

18.0km

04:38

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#8.

Stage 8: Westward Ho! to Clovelly — South West Coast Path

18.8km

05:29

520m

450m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#9.

Stage 9: Clovelly to Hartland Quay — South West Coast Path

16.7km

04:46

350m

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#10.

Stage 10: Hartland Quay to Bude — South West Coast Path

24.7km

07:19

700m

710m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#11.

Stage 11: Bude to Crackington Haven — South West Coast Path

16.6km

04:46

410m

400m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#12.

Stage 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel — South West Coast Path

18.5km

05:27

530m

500m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#13.

Stage 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac — South West Coast Path

14.1km

04:47

340m

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#14.

Stage 14: Port Isaac to Padstow — South West Coast Path

20.7km

05:36

280m

300m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#15.

Stage 15: Padstow to Porthcothan — South West Coast Path

21.7km

05:48

250m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#16.

Stage 16: Porthcothan to Newquay — South West Coast Path

17.0km

04:38

260m

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#17.

Stage 17: Newquay to Perranporth — South West Coast Path

19.1km

05:10

250m

280m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#18.

Stage 18: Perranporth to Portreath — South West Coast Path

19.6km

05:38

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#19.

Stage 19: Portreath to Hayle — South West Coast Path

18.8km

05:01

210m

220m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#20.

Stage 20: Hayle to St Ives — South West Coast Path

9.41km

02:30

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#21.

Stage 21: St Ives to Pendeen — South West Coast Path

23.3km

06:31

460m

430m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#22.

Stage 22: Pendeen to Sennen Cove — South West Coast Path

13.6km

03:47

250m

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#23.

Stage 23: Sennen Cove to Lamorna — South West Coast Path

18.9km

05:15

360m

350m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#24.

Stage 24: Lamorna to Marazion — South West Coast Path

14.5km

03:47

100m

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Collection Stats

Activities

Distance

1,030 km

Duration

285:32 h

Elevation

18,190 m

18,160 m

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South West Coast Path — Explore Britain's longest trail

South West Coast Path

#1.

Stage 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir — South West Coast Path

#2.

Stage 2: Porlock Weir to Lynmouth — South West Coast Path

#3.

Stage 3: Lynmouth to Combe Martin — South West Coast Path

#4.

Stage 4: Combe Martin to Woolacombe — South West Coast Path

#5.

Stage 5: Woolacombe to Braunton — South West Coast Path

#6.

Stage 6: Braunton to Instow — South West Coast Path

#7.

Stage 7: Instow to Westward Ho! — South West Coast Path

#8.

Stage 8: Westward Ho! to Clovelly — South West Coast Path

#9.

Stage 9: Clovelly to Hartland Quay — South West Coast Path

#10.

Stage 10: Hartland Quay to Bude — South West Coast Path

#11.

Stage 11: Bude to Crackington Haven — South West Coast Path

#12.

Stage 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel — South West Coast Path

#13.

Stage 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac — South West Coast Path

#14.

Stage 14: Port Isaac to Padstow — South West Coast Path

#15.

Stage 15: Padstow to Porthcothan — South West Coast Path

#16.

Stage 16: Porthcothan to Newquay — South West Coast Path

#17.

Stage 17: Newquay to Perranporth — South West Coast Path

#18.

Stage 18: Perranporth to Portreath — South West Coast Path

#19.

Stage 19: Portreath to Hayle — South West Coast Path

#20.

Stage 20: Hayle to St Ives — South West Coast Path

#21.

Stage 21: St Ives to Pendeen — South West Coast Path

#22.

Stage 22: Pendeen to Sennen Cove — South West Coast Path

#23.

Stage 23: Sennen Cove to Lamorna — South West Coast Path

#24.

Stage 24: Lamorna to Marazion — South West Coast Path

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