South West Cornwall
Walk the South West Coast Path through South West Cornwall on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
South West Cornwall
https://www.contours.co.uk/south-west-cornwall
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An epic walk along the coastline of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
From £373 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, 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. We also offer a choice of short breaks along the path, which you can find on the South West Coast Path Short Breaks page. 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.
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 route. Find out more.
From £620 per person
The wildest and most isolated section of the South West Coast Path winds from Penzance along the rugged red-green cliffs of the Lizard and through the tranquil woods that line the creeks of Helford River.
With idyllic coves and smugglers’ hideaways in the mix, it’s already a beautiful route – but South West Cornwall visits St Michael’s Mount, too. Accessed by a tidal causeway, the rocky island is crowned by its vast fortress and priory.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| SWCO1 | From Penzance to Falmouth | 4 days walking | £620 | |
| SWCO2 | From Penzance to Falmouth | 5 days walking | £740 | |
| SWCO3 | From Penzance to Falmouth | 6 days walking | £860 | |
| SWCO4 | From Penzance to Falmouth | 8 days walking | £1100 |
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“Overall a really great holiday. Well organised holiday.”Mr Kemmenoe, UK
“It’s 10 years since my last Contours holiday and you are just as good as I remembered!”Ms Tucker, UK
“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
“Wonderful trip.”Mr McClure, USA
“Superb scenery with excellent weather perfect for me and the dog.”Mr Robinson, UK
“It was superb - weather was perfect which made it so enjoyable. Luggage transfer was perfect; taxi companies were also excellent for transfers on two nights.”Ms Bruce, 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
“It’s a wonderful walk, and the standard of accommodation and warmth of the hosts’s welcome to us was huge - this contributed to our enjoyment of the holiday. The information pack provided by Contours is the best overall of the walking companies we have used in terms of extent of information and the effective way it is delivered.”Mrs Ibbetson, UK
“Overall we had a very good walking holiday, with very good accommodation, very good breakfasts and very friendly treatment at all stops.”Mr Masters, France
Dog friendly