North Devon
Walk the South West Coast Path through North Devon on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
North Devon
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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.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £785 per person
Here in North Devon, the South West Coast Path tackles the demanding climbs and descents of the highest coastline in England. Dramatic landscapes abound, from the jagged sandstone pinnacles at the Valley of Rocks to the gorge at Heddon Mouth.
It’s not all hilly terrain: the coast softens as the walk progresses, taking in coastal oak woodlands and sweeping sandy beaches. It dips into seaside villages on its way, and even visits the smallest complete parish church in England: Culbone.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDEV1 | From Minehead to Westward Ho!(L) | 6 days walking | £785 | |
| NDEV2 | From Minehead to Westward Ho!(L) | 7 days walking | £900 | |
| NDEV3 | From Minehead to Westward Ho!(L) | 11 days walking | £1345 |
Travel to Minehead where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Minehead to Porlock Weir. 10 miles (16km) / 1201 ft (366 m) ascent
Porlock Weir to Lynmouth. 12 miles (19km) / 2897 ft (883 m) ascent
Lynmouth to Combe Martin. 13.5 miles (21.5km) / 3530 ft (1076 m) ascent
Combe Martin to Woolacombe. 14 miles (22.5km) / 2684 ft (818 m) ascent
Woolacombe to Braunton. 15.5 miles (24.5km) / 991 ft (302 m) ascent
Braunton to Westward Ho!(L). 23.5 miles (37.5km) / 866 ft (264 m) ascent
Depart from Westward Ho!(L) 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:
Scaling the highest point on the South West Coast Path: ‘Great Hangman’.
Visiting North Devon’s Biosphere Reserve.
Spotting cheeky Exmoor ponies out across the purple-tinted moors.
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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“Well organised and went smoothly start to finish.”Mrs Kockelbergh, UK
“Some tough walking days but thoroughly rewarding.”Mr Goodes, UK
“Seamless B&B bookings and bag transfers. No issues and walk was wonderful. Clear evidence of maintenance of trial.”Mr Rogers, UK
“Beautiful walk and great walking weather - dry with little rain and the occasional sunny periods. Everything went smoothly and the coast path is very well sign posted.”Ms Winter, UK
“Staff at Contours have been unfailingly polite, friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. I would certainly recommend the company to others. Thank you, we had a fab time! Hope to do more long-distance paths in the future and would certainly use Contour again. It took all the stress out of finding appropriate accommodation. I hate this sort of admin!”Ms Price, UK
“Excellent holiday and walking. Everything went to plan. Well organised. All baggage collected and delivered on time. Accommodation was good and hosts were good and helpful. Some more than others.”Mr Roberts, UK
“Loved this very scenic section of the SWCP. I would definitely like to walk it again one day. I particularly liked the section running up to Braunton which was classic SWCP. Everything as always was well organised and thought out. I enjoyed the first two days very much. I would absolutely recommend the holiday, others may find the mileages quite tough but the scenery and the enjoyment were great. I would book with Contours again (and have done so).”Mr Madge, UK
“First time hikers and the trip was outstanding. Great communication and organizing. Will continue the trip next year.”Mr Jones, USA
“Great hiking and gorgeous scenery! The lodgings were quite special and our hosts were lovely and always helpful.”Mr Stallings, USA
Dog friendly