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Conquer Britain’s longest trail — South West Coast Path — Part 3

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Conquer Britain’s longest trail — South West Coast Path — Part 3

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Conquer Britain’s longest trail — South West Coast Path — Part 3

13 days

4-7 h/day

274km

4,000m

4,050m

This Collection explores a stunning section of the South West Coast Path between The Lizard, in Cornwall, and Torcross, in Devon.

Covering a wonderfully-unspoilt section of the coastline, these spectacular hikes take you to rugged headlands, picturesque villages, hidden bays, historic sites, lush farmland pastures, and plenty of beautiful beaches.

There is lots of flora and fauna to see in these routes. Migrating birds arrive on this section of coastline first and leave it last. In summer, much of the grassland erupts into a sea of wildflowers, and you will pass some internationally-significant geology.

The first seven routes in this Collection combine to make a leisurely section of the Coast Path overall. The latter six routes explore a stretch of coastline that is recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its wildlife and geology.

The South West Coast Path is Britain's longest, and one of its most-loved, national trails. It stretches 630 miles (1,014 kilometers) along the coast of Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset.

There is no set itinerary to complete the trail. However, in this series of Collections we will conquer the trail in 52 days, split over eight weeks, starting from Minehead and finishing at South Haven Point. As always, of course, you can split up each stage to as many days as you are comfortable with.

If you are using public transport to undertake the routes in this Collection, you will need to catch a train to Plymouth railway station, which is served by direct trains from London and Bristol. From there, you would need to catch a train to Redruth railway station, then catch the L1 bus service to The Lizard.

To get home, you would need to catch the number three bus service from Torcross to Plymouth. From the city centre, it is a 20-minute walk to the railway station.

If you are planning to arrive by car, your best bet is to negotiate with a hotel or B&B a rate to stay for a night either side of your hike on The Lizard and to park your car for the duration. To get home, you would need to catch the number three bus service from Torcross to Plymouth, then catch a train from Plymouth to Redruth, and finally the L1 bus service from Redruth to The Lizard.

In order to see the whole South West Coast Path, click the links below to see more Collections.

Part 1: komoot.com/collection/887617.
Part 2: komoot.com/collection/887634.
Part 4: komoot.com/collection/887875.

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Last updated: November 20, 2024

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1. Stage 01: The Lizard to Coverack – South West Coast Path

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04:33

240m

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

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

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

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

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13

Distance

274 km

Duration

74:39 h

Elevation

4,000 m

4,050 m

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