The South West Coast Path is considered England’s most spectacular and dramatic long-distance trail, clinging to the coast of Somerset, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall for over 1,000km. We have five sections of this national trail that you can take on while enjoying a self-guided holiday, all of which are in Cornwall. And most of them are around eight days in length so, if you have more time, we highly recommend combining one or two. Because, when you start taking on this paradise of peninsulas, challenging yet exhilarating fishermen’s paths, and Cornish coves that have inspired the likes of Daphne du Maurier and Thomas Hardy, you won’t want to stop.
Our walking holidays
Walking the South West Coast Path: Mevagissey to Plymouth
Walking the South West Coast Path: Dartmouth to Seaton
Walking the South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! to Padstow
Walking the South West Coast Path: Minehead to Westward Ho!
Walking the South West Coast Path: Padstow to St Ives
Walking the South West Coast Path: St Ives to Penzance
Walking the South West Coast Path: Marazion to Mevagissey
Read more about the South West Coast Path
Everything you need to know about the South West Coast Path national trail
This is a coastal spectacle on steroids, and also the UK’s longest walking trail at over 1,000km that clings to the coasts of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. It’s a piñata of peninsulas, a celebration of coves and joined up thinking at its most joyous.
Best coastal walking tours
Do you have the ‘coastal condition’? For some, it may be chronic, and for others, there may only be mild symptoms. Check out our list of seaside saunters. Warning: symptoms may worsen upon reading.
Our five best hikes in England
Who doesn’t love taking photos of a waymarker in a beautiful location while walking? And England makes some beauties, as you will see on our favourite day hikes. All part of longer, luscious trails.
Where on Earth?
For Earth Day this year, we are sharing some of our favourite places on Earth. Pockets of paradise where we support our planet’s protectors. The list is long, but they are all trailblazers.
Everything you need to know about the UK ETA
The only (slightly) amusing aspect of the new UK visitor entry system is that it’s called an ETA. No, not Estimated Time of Arrival, but Electronic Travel Authorisation. Apart from that, it’s not funny, but it may be obligatory. Here are all your questions answered.
Tips on walking responsibly
Whether you are a committed outdoor adventurer or a newbie in our worldwide web of walking, here are a few ways to proceed with caution and respect on your next walking holiday.
