North Devon
Walk the South West Coast Path through North Devon on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
North Devon
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An epic walk along the coastline of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
From £355 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, 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.
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 £785 per person
Here in North Devon, the South West Coast Path tackles the demanding climbs and descents of the highest coastline in England. Dramatic landscapes abound, from the jagged sandstone pinnacles at the Valley of Rocks to the gorge at Heddon Mouth.
It’s not all hilly terrain: the coast softens as the walk progresses, taking in coastal oak woodlands and sweeping sandy beaches. It dips into seaside villages on its way, and even visits the smallest complete parish church in England: Culbone.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDEV1 | From Minehead to Westward Ho!(L) | 6 days walking | £785 | |
| NDEV2 | From Minehead to Westward Ho!(L) | 7 days walking | £900 | |
| NDEV3 | From Minehead to Westward Ho!(L) | 9 days walking | £1120 | |
| NDEV4 | From Minehead to Westward Ho!(L) | 11 days walking | £1345 |
Travel to Minehead where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Minehead to Porlock Weir. 10 miles (16km) / 1201 ft (366 m) ascent
Porlock Weir to Lynmouth. 12 miles (19km) / 2897 ft (883 m) ascent
Lynmouth to Combe Martin. 13.5 miles (21.5km) / 3530 ft (1076 m) ascent
Combe Martin to Woolacombe. 14 miles (22.5km) / 2684 ft (818 m) ascent
Woolacombe to Braunton. 15.5 miles (24.5km) / 991 ft (302 m) ascent
Braunton to Westward Ho!(L). 23.5 miles (37.5km) / 866 ft (264 m) ascent
Depart from Westward Ho!(L) 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:
Scaling the highest point on the South West Coast Path: ‘Great Hangman’.
Visiting North Devon’s Biosphere Reserve.
Spotting cheeky Exmoor ponies out across the purple-tinted moors.
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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“Wonderful time walking the Coast Path. Never been to North Devon before but will certainly go again. Bags always there on arrival to B&B. Nothing to do but walk all day. Brilliant.”Mr Learmonth, UK
“Thanks for arranging it - fabulous trip and weather”Ms Chisholm, UK
“Some tough walking days but thoroughly rewarding.”Mr Goodes, UK
“Excellent holiday and walking. Everything went to plan. Well organised. All baggage collected and delivered on time. Accommodation was good and hosts were good and helpful. Some more than others.”Mr Roberts, UK
“Loved this very scenic section of the SWCP. I would definitely like to walk it again one day. I particularly liked the section running up to Braunton which was classic SWCP. Everything as always was well organised and thought out. I enjoyed the first two days very much. I would absolutely recommend the holiday, others may find the mileages quite tough but the scenery and the enjoyment were great. I would book with Contours again (and have done so).”Mr Madge, UK
“Dear Contours Team. I just wanted to write to thank you all for organising my 49 day holiday, walking the whole of the South West Coast path. Following the first point of contact, my holiday was arranged, B&Bs booked and taxis organised where needed. All information was given re how to find my accommodation at the end of my walk, contact phone numbers and info re river crossings. All went according to plan and I have had a brilliant walking holiday! (and not too many wet days!) Taxi firms were brilliant. All so cheerful and helpful. I would certainly use your company again!”Ms Dicker, UK
“Seamless B&B bookings and bag transfers. No issues and walk was wonderful. Clear evidence of maintenance of trial.”Mr Rogers, UK
“Enchanting in every way.”Mr Hrafnkelsdottir, Iceland
“Well organised and went smoothly start to finish.”Mrs Kockelbergh, UK
Dog friendly