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South West England

The best walks and hikes 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 best 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.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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1. Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

5.77km

01:53

260m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bath Skyline loop from from Bath Spa Station

12.0km

03:17

180m

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

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

7.57km

02:11

190m

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

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4. Bourton-on-the-Water & Stow-on-the Wold loop — The Cotswolds

16.0km

04:19

220m

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

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5. Land's End loops from Porthcurno — Cornwall

16.6km

04:37

300m

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

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

11.0km

03:02

180m

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

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7. A loop of Portland from Chesil Beach

20.3km

05:33

290m

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

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8. Padstow to Trevone loop — Cornwall

12.1km

03:15

150m

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

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

5.43km

01:27

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Old Harry Rocks Loop

6.36km

01:46

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in South West England

1. Cheddar Gorge loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

2. Bath Skyline loop from from Bath Spa Station

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

4. Bourton-on-the-Water & Stow-on-the Wold loop — The Cotswolds

5. Land's End loops from Porthcurno — Cornwall

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

7. A loop of Portland from Chesil Beach

8. Padstow to Trevone loop — Cornwall

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

10. Old Harry Rocks Loop

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