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Hiking in South West England

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Want to go hiking in South West England to explore more of this corner of England? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in South West England to bring you the top 20 hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in South West England is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills
Easy
01:53
3.58 mi
Castle Drogo via the Fisherman's Path & the Hunter's Path — Dartmoor National Park
Intermediate
02:11
4.70 mi
Bath Skyline loop from from Bath Spa Station
Intermediate
03:17
7.44 mi
Lydford Castle & Whitelady Waterfall loop of Lydford Gorge — Dartmoor National Park
Easy
01:27
3.37 mi
A loop of Portland from Chesil Beach
Expert
05:33
12.6 mi
Padstow to Trevone loop — Cornwall AONB
Intermediate
03:15
7.52 mi
Lizard Peninsula loop to Kynance Cove, Church Cove and the Lizard Point — Cornwall AONB
Intermediate
03:02
6.86 mi
Kynance Cove & Lizard Point loop from Lizard
Easy
01:44
3.89 mi
Church Cove, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop from Ruan Minor — South West Coast Path
Intermediate
04:22
9.96 mi
Old Harry & Studland loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck
Intermediate
03:31
7.86 mi
Valley of the Rocks, Lynton & Lynmouth — Exmoor National Park
Easy
01:43
3.32 mi
Cadgwith, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop from Kennack Sands — South West Coast Path
Expert
05:15
11.9 mi
Brean Down loop — English Coast Path
Easy
01:14
2.69 mi
Tarr Steps & Withypool loop — Exmoor National Park
Intermediate
03:21
7.38 mi
Gara Point & Revelstoke Drive loop from Noss Mayo — South Devon AONB
Easy
01:57
4.34 mi
Gara Piont & Revelstoke Drive loop from Nara Moss — South Devon AONB
Intermediate
02:07
4.74 mi
Port Quin loop from Port Isaac — Cornwall AONB
Intermediate
02:34
5.76 mi
Otterton Coast & the River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton — East Devon AONB
Intermediate
02:56
6.93 mi
Durdle Door, White Nothe & Hambury Tout loop from Lulworth Cove Heritage Centre
Intermediate
03:42
7.61 mi
Dartmouth Castle & Compass Cove loop from Kingswear — South Devon AONB
Intermediate
03:00
6.40 mi

Top 20 best walks and hikes in South West England

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    Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

    01:53
    3.58 mi
    1.9 mph
    875 ft
    850 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2
    2

    Castle Drogo via the Fisherman's Path & the Hunter's Path — Dartmoor National Park

    02:11
    4.70 mi
    2.2 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    Bath Skyline loop from from Bath Spa Station

    03:17
    7.44 mi
    2.3 mph
    575 ft
    575 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

    Lydford Castle & Whitelady Waterfall loop of Lydford Gorge — Dartmoor National Park

    01:27
    3.37 mi
    2.3 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    A loop of Portland from Chesil Beach

    05:33
    12.6 mi
    2.3 mph
    950 ft
    950 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Padstow to Trevone loop — Cornwall AONB

    03:15
    7.52 mi
    2.3 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Lizard Peninsula loop to Kynance Cove, Church Cove and the Lizard Point — Cornwall AONB

    03:02
    6.86 mi
    2.3 mph
    575 ft
    575 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    8
    8

    Kynance Cove & Lizard Point loop from Lizard

    01:44
    3.89 mi
    2.2 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    9

    Church Cove, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop from Ruan Minor — South West Coast Path

    04:22
    9.96 mi
    2.3 mph
    775 ft
    775 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Old Harry & Studland loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

    03:31
    7.86 mi
    2.2 mph
    725 ft
    725 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    11
    11

    Valley of the Rocks, Lynton & Lynmouth — Exmoor National Park

    01:43
    3.32 mi
    1.9 mph
    750 ft
    725 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Cadgwith, Lizard Point & Kynance Cove loop from Kennack Sands — South West Coast Path

    05:15
    11.9 mi
    2.3 mph
    1,025 ft
    1,025 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Brean Down loop — English Coast Path

    01:14
    2.69 mi
    2.2 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14
    14

    Tarr Steps & Withypool loop — Exmoor National Park

    03:21
    7.38 mi
    2.2 mph
    775 ft
    775 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Gara Point & Revelstoke Drive loop from Noss Mayo — South Devon AONB

    01:57
    4.34 mi
    2.2 mph
    450 ft
    425 ft
    Easy
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    Gara Piont & Revelstoke Drive loop from Nara Moss — South Devon AONB

    02:07
    4.74 mi
    2.2 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17
    17

    Port Quin loop from Port Isaac — Cornwall AONB

    02:34
    5.76 mi
    2.2 mph
    550 ft
    550 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Otterton Coast & the River Otter loop from Budleigh Salterton — East Devon AONB

    02:56
    6.93 mi
    2.4 mph
    300 ft
    300 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    19

    Durdle Door, White Nothe & Hambury Tout loop from Lulworth Cove Heritage Centre

    03:42
    7.61 mi
    2.1 mph
    1,250 ft
    1,250 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    20
    20

    Dartmouth Castle & Compass Cove loop from Kingswear — South Devon AONB

    03:00
    6.40 mi
    2.1 mph
    900 ft
    900 ft
    Ferry
    Intermediate
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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