Contours Walking Holidays
Choose your favourite section or walk the full 630-mile footpath on one of our SWCP itineraries, with maps, guidebook, accommodation and daily luggage transfers. Rely on our 20+ years' experience; focus solely on coastal scenery, friendly villages and the achievement of walking the UK's longest path.
Contours Walking Holidays
https://www.contours.co.uk/south-west-coast-path
An epic walk along the coastline of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
From £280 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.
So that you can pick your favourite area to walk, we have split the trail into ten sections. Select a route below to find out more.
We also offer a choice of short breaks along the path, as well as a circular walking holiday round the Land's End Peninsula, which you can find on the South West Coast Path Short Breaks page.
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 trail. Visit Contours Trail Running Holidays.
“The scenery was amazing and the weather gods where with us! I would highly recommend this walk to anyone who loves nature and likes walking. The walk was very scenic, but the area around the Lizard was the most scenic. The little harbours and small villages were so beautiful! Loved Hereford River.”Mr Willems, UK
“All in all a wonderful way to holiday and so liberating being without the car and able to enjoy such a beautiful part of the English/Cornish coastline. Easy access to beaches etc. Made lots of friends/contact along the way.”Mr Herbert, UK
“Fantastic, excellent accommodation, wonderful walking, and you even organised good weather!”Dr Begley, UK
“Fantastic weather, fantastic scenery.”Mrs Horrocks, UK
“Wonderful time exploring the coastline. Excellent B&Bs picked for us. Superb service from the luggage transfer company also. Bags always there when we arrived and no damage. Already picking our next holiday with you.”Mr Learmonth, UK
“Exmouth to Lyme Regis - such a lovely coastline! All our B & B's - such warm and welcoming people - comfortable accommodation - good food. My travelling companion, Ann Austin, and I have walked with Contours several times over many years and have always found the service timely, reliable and good value.”Ms Hardman, Canada
“Thank you Contours for organising our walking holiday. We would certainly be recommending your company to others.”Mrs Larum, Australia
“More strenuous than anticipated but most enjoyable. We wish we had built in some rest days to enjoy the small towns. The coast itself is spectacular and well worth the physical challenges.”Mrs Malmsten, Canada
“Accommodation excellent- -BB owners could not have been more helpful. Luggage waiting for us when we arrived at each overnight stop. The overnight stays were clean - good size bedrooms with a large choice for breakfast each day.”Mr Rawdin, UK