Landscape on the South West Coast Path
South West Coast Path

Minehead to
Poole along
the south-west coast

One thousand kilometres of English coast — the longest national trail in England, walked in six named stages. Do the whole thing in one push, or take a stage at a time.

Distance

1036 km · 644 mi

Ascent

20,188 m

Duration

~52 days

the path, by section — tap a line to explore

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SectionDistanceFromDifficulty
South West Coast Path Stage 1: Minehead to Bude123miles£150ppOpen ›
South West Coast Path Stage 2: Bude to St Ives113miles£150ppOpen ›
South West Coast Path Stage 3: St Ives to Falmouth103miles£150ppOpen ›
South West Coast Path Stage 4: Falmouth to Plymouth83miles£150ppOpen ›
South West Coast Path Stage 5: Plymouth to Exmouth103miles£150ppOpen ›
South West Coast Path Stage 6: Exmouth to Poole118miles£150ppOpen ›

— Now make it yours —

Find your South West Coast Path

Most people walk it in 52 days. Some want longer to take it all in. Others want the challenge of doing it quicker. Pick the trip that suits you — or customise yours below.

ABTOT 5690Financially protected
Guidebook authorson every trail
72-hour confirmationor no charge
Refund promiseif we can't deliver
Craig, founder of Big Trail Adventures

Not sure which stage to start with?

Most walkers start with Stage 1 or 6 for the classic scenery, then come back for the wilder middle stages. Tell Craig your dates and ability and he'll help you pick.