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South West Coast Path

South West Coast Path

An epic walk along the coastline of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.

3 to 12 nights
630 miles
Easy to Demanding / Strenuous

From £382 per person

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About the trail

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, constituting a major portion of the England Coast Path.

Although we provide some gentler itineraries, on most holidays along the South West Coast Path, expect stiff climbs on jaw-dropping coastal trails; mile after mile of sea views; and plenty of cream teas and Cornish pasties enjoyed in seaside towns. Walking the South West Coast Path is a challenge, but an immensely (and often tastily) rewarding one.

We’ve broken the full SWCP into ten stages so you can pick and choose your favourite stretches of coast. If you’re looking for a circular tour, take a look at our walking holiday around the far point of Land’s End Peninsula and inland along St Michael’s Way, or stitch in the Tamara Coast to Coast Way.

Alternatively, we can arrange bespoke itineraries over any stage of the SWCP to meet your personal requirements. Please contact us for more information.

Choose your route

  • Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - North
  • Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - South
  • Far West of Cornwall
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options South West Cornwall
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options South Cornwall
  • South Devon
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Tor Bay and Babbacombe Bay
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options East Devon
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options North Devon
  • Dorset

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

About this route

6 to 11 nights
68 miles
Easy / Moderate to Moderate / Demanding
2nd January to 24th December

From £842 per person

Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - South

Art of bottle nosed dolphins on Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - South.

Fishing harbours, clusters of thatched cottages, and plenty of Iron Age cliff castles and Bronze Age barrows make this one of the most varied legs of the South West Coast Path.

The coastal landscape here is all-inclusive, populated by broad, sandy bays; rocky promontories; and the dramatic rock stacks of Giants Stepping Stones.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
CACS1 From Padstow to St Ives 6 nights, 5 days walking Moderate / Demanding £842
CACS2 From Padstow to St Ives 7 nights, 6 days walking Moderate / Demanding £973
CACS3 From Padstow to St Ives 9 nights, 8 days walking Moderate £1245
CACS4 From Padstow to St Ives 11 nights, 10 days walking Easy / Moderate £1511
"Across Perran Bay" by Catherine Lloyd (2025) "Across Perran Bay" by Catherine Lloyd (2025)
"Overlooking Newquay Harbour" by Catherine Lloyd (2025) "Overlooking Newquay Harbour" by Catherine Lloyd (2025)
"Approaching St Ives" by Catherine Lloyd (2025) "Approaching St Ives" by Catherine Lloyd (2025)
"Newquay" by Steve Woodward (2022) "Newquay" by Steve Woodward (2022)
"Pentire Point" by Steve Woodward (2022) "Pentire Point" by Steve Woodward (2022)
"Bedruthan Steps" by Steve Woodward (2022) "Bedruthan Steps" by Steve Woodward (2022)
"Trevaunance Cove" by David Hacket (2019) "Trevaunance Cove" by David Hacket (2019)
"Porth Mear" by David Hackett (2019) "Porth Mear" by David Hackett (2019)
"Trevone Bay" by David Hackett (2019) "Trevone Bay" by David Hackett (2019)
"Between Porth and Porthcothan" by Sandra Steel (2017) "Between Porth and Porthcothan" by Sandra Steel (2017)
"Porth to Porthcothan" by Sandra Steel (2017) "Porth to Porthcothan" by Sandra Steel (2017)

Customer reviews from the Cornwall's Atlantic Coast - South

“Fabulous weather and excellent walking.”
Mrs Brewer, UK
“Excellent walk, lucky with the weather, great B&Bs and no issues with luggage transfers. Holiday was well put together by Contours, the holiday pack was excellent.”
Mr Fish, UK
“Our favourite part of the route was the amazing, beautiful Cornish beaches - one after another after another!”
Mr Stallings, USA
“We had a superb time, helped by super weather for most of the walk (just one slightly grey day and no rain!) Loved it. I love the flexibility you offer with your holidays”
Mr Ward, UK
“In general it was all very good, you did a great job and we really enjoyed our holiday.”
Mrs Basso, Italy
“We really enjoyed it all.”
Mrs Locke, USA
“It was a wonderful week. Everything was very nicely planned. Thank you.”
Ms Herter, Austria
“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
“Overall the B&B's were very good.”
Mr French, UK
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