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The Full South West Coast Path

From £6,899.00
57 Days & 56 Nights

The Full South West Coast Path

  • Conquer all 630 miles of the South West Coast Path — a challenge of a lifetime.
  • Follow in the footsteps of The Salt Path by Raynor Winn on your own inspiring journey
  • Reach the westernmost tip of England at Land’s End and witness the wild Atlantic
  • Discover the Jurassic Coast’s natural wonders, including the iconic Durdles Door
  • Explore Cornwall and Devon’s rugged beauty, from Lizard Point to Brixham Harbour
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime along the Full South West Coast Path — 630 miles of epic coastline, golden beaches, and seafaring history. This self-guided journey follows the stunning landscapes celebrated in Raynor Winn’s The Salt Path, offering a powerful connection to nature and the coastline’s enduring spirit. Explore the dramatic Cornish coast, from the mythical Tintagel Castle to the wild beauty of Land’s End. Wander through picturesque harbour towns of St Ives and Padstow, admire the sweeping sands of St Ives, and witness the natural wonder of Durdles Door on the Jurassic Coast. Every step reveals another chapter of the UK’s coastal heritage. Set your own pace, choosing flexible daily distances to suit your journey. Relax in welcoming coastal inns, sample fresh local seafood, and soak in the ever-changing views. From the serene beauty of Lizard Point to the iconic St Michael’s Mount, this is a walk that leaves a lasting impression. Whether you’re seeking a personal challenge or a mindful escape, the South West Coast Path offers more than just a route — it’s an unforgettable experience of resilience, discovery, and awe-inspiring scenery.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Minehead Day 2 Minehead to Porlock Weir 9 miles / 14 km Day 3 Porlock Weir to Lynmouth 11 miles Day 4 Lynmouth to Combe Martin 13.5 miles / 22 km Day 5 Combe Martin to Woolacombe 13.5 miles / 22 km Day 6 Woolacombe to Braunton 15 miles / 24 km Day 7 Braunton to Instow 12.5 miles / 20 km Day 8 Instow to Westward Ho! 11 miles / 18 km Day 9 Westward Ho! to Clovelly 11 miles / 18 km Day 10 Clovelly to Hartland Quay 10 miles / 16 km Day 11 Hartland Quay to Morwenstow 8 miles / 13 km Day 12 Morwenstow to Bude 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 13 Bude to Crackington Haven 10 miles / 16 km Day 14 Crackington Haven to Tintagel 11 miles / 18 km Day 15 Tintagel to Port Isaac 9.5 miles / 15 km Day 16 Port Isaac to Padstow 12 miles / 19 km Day 17 Walk Padstow to Porthcothan and transfer to Newquay 13 miles / 21 km Day 18 Transfer to Porthcothan and walk to Newquay 10.5 miles / 17 km Day 19 Newquay to Perranporth 11 miles / 18 km Day 20 Perranporth to Portreath 12 miles / 19 km Day 21 Portreath to St. Ives 19 miles / 30 km Day 22 Free day in St. Ives or Optional (15km) Carracks & Rosewall Hill Loop Walk Day 23 St Ives to Zennor 6 miles / 10 km Day 24 Zennor to Pendeen 7 miles / 11 km Day 25 Pendeen to Sennen Cove 9.5 miles / 15 km Day 26 Sennen Cove to Porthcurno 7 miles / 11 km Day 27 Porthcurno to Penzance 11 miles / 18 km Day 28 Penzance to Porthleven 13 miles / 21 km Day 29 Porthleven to Lizard 13 miles / 21 km Day 30 Lizard to Coverack 11 miles / 17.8 km Day 31 Coverack to Mawman Smith 15 miles / 24.2 km Day 32 Mawgan Smith to Falmouth 4 miles / 6.4 km Day 33 Falmouth to Portloe 13.5 miles / 22 km Day 34 Portloe to Mevagissey 12.5 miles / 20 km Day 35 Mevagissey to Par 10.5 miles / 17 km Day 36 Par to Polperro 13.5 miles / 22 km Day 37 Polperro to Portwrinkle 13 miles / 21 km Day 38 Portwrinkle to Plymouth 13 miles / 21 km Day 39 Plymouth to Noss Mayo 8.3 miles / 13.3 km Day 40 Noss Mayo to Bigbury-on-Sea 14.5 miles / 23 km Day 41 Bigbury-on-Sea to Salcombe 13.5 miles / 22 km Day 42 Salcombe to Torcross 12.5 miles / 20 km Day 43 Torcross to Dartmouth 10 miles / 16 km Day 44 Dartmouth to Brixham 11 miles / 18 km Day 45 Brixham to Torquay 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 46 Torquay to Shaldon 11.5 miles / 18.5 km Day 47 Shaldon to Exmouth 8.5 miles / 13.5 km Day 48 Exmouth to Sidmouth 13 miles / 20.9 km Day 49 Sidmouth to Beer 8.5 miles / 13.7 km Day 50 Beer to Lyme Regis 8.5 miles / 13.7 km Day 51 Lyme Regis to Bridport 12.5 miles / 20 km Day 52 Bridport to Abbotsbury 11 miles / 18 km Day 53 Abbotsbury to Weymouth 15 miles / 24 km Day 54 Weymouth to Lulworth 11 miles / 18 km Day 55 Lulworth to Swanage 21 miles / 34 km Day 56 Swanage to Poole 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 57 Onward travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 9kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 9kg is equivalent to 5.5 avocados. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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