Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - South
Walk the South West Coast Path along Cornwall's Atlantic Coast on a self-guided walking holiday.
Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - South
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An epic walk along the coastline of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
From £355 per person
At 630 miles (1,008 km) in length, the South West Coast Path is Britain’s longest waymarked footpath – and the ultimate challenge for any long distance walker. The route curls around the entire peninsula of Devon and Cornwall, rounds the south-western tip of England at Land’s End, and follows the southern shore through the dramatic scenery of Dorset.
Although we provide some gentler itineraries, expect stiff climbs on jaw-dropping coastal trails; mile after mile of sea views; and plenty of pasties and cream teas enjoyed in quintessential Cornish towns. Walking the South West Coast Path is a challenge, but an immensely rewarding one.
So you can pick your favourite area to walk (or string together several!) we have split the South West Coast Path into ten stages.
Scroll down to select a walking holiday covering your favourite stage.
We also offer a choice of short breaks along the path, which you can find on the South West Coast Path Short Breaks page, as well as a walking holiday round the Land's End Peninsula that cuts inland to create a circular tour.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £755 per person
Fishing harbours, clusters of thatched cottages, and plenty of Iron Age cliff castles and Bronze Age barrows make this one of the most varied legs of the South West Coast Path.
The coastal landscape here is all-inclusive, populated by broad, sandy bays; rocky promontories; and the dramatic rock stacks of Giants Stepping Stones.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACS1 | From Padstow to St Ives | 5 days walking | £755 | |
| CACS2 | From Padstow to St Ives | 6 days walking | £875 | |
| CACS3 | From Padstow to St Ives | 8 days walking | £1115 | |
| CACS4 | From Padstow to St Ives | 10 days walking | £1355 |
Travel to Padstow where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Padstow to Porthcothan(L). 14 miles (22km) / 1378 ft (420 m) ascent
Porthcothan(L) to Newquay. 11.5 miles (18.5km) / 1421 ft (433 m) ascent
Newquay to Perranporth. 11.5 miles (18.5km) / 1296 ft (395 m) ascent
Perranporth to Portreath. 12.5 miles (20km) / 2234 ft (681 m) ascent
Portreath to St Ives. 18 miles (29km) / 1906 ft (581 m) ascent
Depart from St Ives after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Spying seals, bottlenose dolphins, and even basking sharks down beneath the foam-capped waves.
Enjoying lesser-known beauty spots, including the hidden beach of Porth Joke and the old swing bridge on the approach to Hayle.
Clambering over rocky shorelines to reach broad, sandy beaches.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Overall the B&B's were very good.”Mr French, UK
“We are now safe back in Norway after 2 wonderful walking weeks in Cornwall. Everything worked out very well - B&B were expecting us, transportation very accommodating and flexible when arranging pickups. A very professional arrangement - Thank you very much. Scenery was beautiful, interesting and different from what we are used to in Norway. People we met where very friendly. We ate a lot of good seafood and tasted several local beers, nice ones.”Mr Haver, Norway
“Spectacular scenery. Would recommend you to others because of responsible and quick responses to emails, certainty over baggage transfers and reasonable accommodation places. My rooms were always clean, comfortable and the owners very helpful. I still have two sections of the SW coast path to complete!”Mrs Hunter, Australia
“It was a wonderful week. Everything was very nicely planned. Thank you.”Ms Herter, Austria
“In general it was all very good, you did a great job and we really enjoyed our holiday.”Mrs Basso, Italy
“Excellent walk, lucky with the weather, great B&Bs and no issues with luggage transfers. Holiday was well put together by Contours, the holiday pack was excellent.”Mr Fish, UK
“A great experience. First time I have used Contours and will definitely use your services again. Very good communications / information. All accommodation was fine. Taxi service worked well. Have already recommended you to my walking group friends. Would most definitely book with you again, hopefully later this year but definitely next year.”Ms Downes, UK
“It was all that we hoped it would be.”Mr Newsom, USA
“A great holiday and fabulous weather.”Mr Stedman, UK
