Somerset Coast Path
Self-guided walking holidays along the Somerset Coast Path, with hand-picked accommodation and daily luggage transfer.
Somerset Coast Path
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A diverse seaside walk from Weston-super-Mare to Minehead along Somerset’s Jurassic Coast.
From £630 per person
From £630 per person
The Somerset Coast Path was opened in 2016 as part of ongoing plans to develop a full England Coast Path, showcasing the full range of the country’s coastal beauty. This attractive walking holiday stretches from Weston-super-Mare across Somerset’s unsung Jurassic coastline to the start of the South West Coast Path in Minehead, taking in a variety of stunning scenery along the way.
As well as taking a bracing walk along the dramatic ridge of Brean Down, this largely low-level trail boasts fascinating fossil beaches, quaint seaport villages, rugged peninsulas - from which to watch wildlife - and some of the longest sands in Europe, offering plenty to see and explore while enjoying the quiet atmosphere and incredible views throughout.
Choose from a range of itineraries to perfect your walking holiday on the Somerset Coast Path.
Following the River Parrett out of Bridgwater towards Combwich and up to Steart Marshes, taking in a vast array of wildlife along the way.
Heading right out to the water’s edge on Berrow Sands and dipping your feet in the Atlantic Ocean.
Walking into the ancient harbour town of Watchet and admiring the colourful boats in its busy marina.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCP1 | From Weston-super-Mare to Minehead | 4 days walking | £630 | |
| SCP2 | From Weston-super-Mare to Minehead | 5 days walking | £755 | |
| SCP3 | From Weston-super-Mare to Minehead | 7 days walking | £1000 |
Please note that just east of Doniford, at the west end of St Audrie's Bay, the headland is not passable for two hours either side of high tide. This will be on the final day of walking for SCP1 or SCP2 itineraries, or the penultimate day on SCP3. Be sure to check tide times before heading on to the beach. Click here to view up-to-date tide times.
Travel to Weston-super-Mare where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Weston-super-Mare to Huntspill(L). 19 miles (30.5km)
Huntspill(L) to Cannington. 19 miles (30km)
Cannington to Kilve/East Quantoxhead(L). 16.5 miles (30.5km)
Kilve/East Quantoxhead(L) to Minehead. 13.5 miles (21.5km)
Depart from Minehead 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:
Following the River Parrett out of Bridgwater towards Combwich and up to Steart Marshes, taking in a vast array of wildlife along the way.
Heading right out to the water’s edge on Berrow Sands and dipping your feet in the Atlantic Ocean.
Walking into the ancient harbour town of Watchet and admiring the colourful boats in its busy marina.
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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