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 £270 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.
“I really enjoyed my holidays, very well organised. I saw beautiful landscapes, beautiful beaches with white sand and a very clear sea, colour turquoise. I met very nice people and the weather was very nice. A lot of sun, hot and often a blue sky.”Miss Bonin, France
“Fantastic scenery, lovely accommodation.”Mr Bond, UK
“Many thanks for the organisation, choices of venues and planning involved in making our recent holiday with Contours Walking Holidays really relaxing and enjoyable. this was our second time using you and will not be the last!”Dr Conkey, UK
“We really enjoyed it all.”Mrs Locke, USA
“Some tough walking days but thoroughly rewarding.”Mr Goodes, UK
“Actually, almost all aspects of our holiday exceeded our high expectations. Astoundingly beautiful countryside and seascapes, and, really, the friendliest people that we have had the pleasure to meet anywhere.”Mr Hanson, USA
“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
“We had a great time - generally excellent B&B's and flawless baggage transfer.”Mrs Knowler, Canada
“It was just as brilliant as the last four. For one of our party this was her first walking holiday and she is just as keen as me to book again. I don't think we could pick out one as there were so many beautiful places along the way. For myself I was most looking forward to seeing the Lulworth Cove area and it did not disappoint.”Mrs Chopra, UK