North Devon Short Break
Book your self-guided walking holiday in North Devon. Short-duration itineraries perfect for a long weekend, with daily luggage transfers.
North Devon Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/north-devon-short-break
A selection of short walking holidays along the iconic South West Coast Path
From £350 per person
The below routes have been devised by Contours to give our walkers the chance to enjoy a taste of the world-famous South West Coast Path. Those with less available time can complete one of these short breaks in just a few days, while others may wish to try a short stretch of the trail before tackling a full section, making these walks an ideal starting point for building your confidence.
Each South West Coast Path Taster Break offers its own unique ambience, fascinating history and fantastic sights to discover. Learn more by selecting a route below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £350 per person
This 3-night holiday boasts some of the best coastal walking in Britain. Between the tiny harbour of Porlock Weir and the old lead mining village of Combe Martin, it traverses a brilliant mix of clifftop paths, moorland, and woodland.
The terrain here is far from flat, featuring the highest point on the South West Coast Path, but the tremendous views provide endless excuses to stop and catch your breath.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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NDEVSB | From Porlock Weir to Combe Martin | 2 days walking | £350 |
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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CACNSB | From Clovelly(L) to Bude | 3 days walking | £480 |
Travel to Porlock Weir where your first night's accommodation will be booked
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
Depart from Combe Martin 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:
Ascending Foreland Point and Great Hangman to enjoy incredible views.
Exploring the rich histories of Porlock Weir, Lynmouth and Combe Martin.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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