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The Walk of a Lifetime

The South West Coast Path National Trail is one of the top walks to be found anywhere in the world.

Coast path signWhere else can you walk along 630 miles of such superb coastline? The heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery along the way are truly inspirational and every day walking it brings stunning new experiences.

Whether you are looking for an afternoon stroll to take you to a beauty spot, or to embark on the challenge of hiking their entire route from Somerset's Minehead on the edge of Exmoor around to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset, or something in between, you’ve come to the right place. On this website you’ll find all the information you need to plan your trip, and lots more beside.

If you are looking for a short walk a good place to start is with our Walk Finder tool (top right of page) – use this to search for the perfect walk for you.

630 Mile Experience630 Mile ExperienceAdvice and each day's walk described

Discovery WalksDiscovery WalksExplore the stories behind the landscape

Short Break ideasShort Break ideasOnly a week or weekend spare?

Spring SauntersSpring SauntersA blooming spring in your step

Pub WalksPub WalksA good walk then stop for a drink!

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Interactive map

Welcome to the Coast Path short walk map

How to use the map

To find walks, use the map controls to move the map and zoom into the area you are interested in. As you zoom into a section of coastline, walks and the other items shown on the key, will appear on the map. Clicking on any of the symbols will bring up more details about that walk or feature.

If the map is becoming too cluttered, you can hide features by un-ticking the box beside it in the key. If the box is greyed out, it means that feature is hidden unless you zoom in closer.

Latest News

  • Simon Armitage to walk South West Coast Path as a modern troubadour

    Award-winning writer Simon Armitage hopes to walk from Minehead to Land's End along the northern half of the South West Coast Path without a penny in his pocket, by giving poetry readings in return for his board and lodgings.

  • The South West Coast Path comes to the big screen

    Discover the secret coves and sandy beaches that inspired the characters in Summer in February - the film that everyone’s talking about this summer, by following in their footsteps along the South West Coast Path.

  • 365 Paintings in a Year on the South West Coast Path

    Devon artist Dave Crocker, has just completed his final work of art, painting a series of 365 coastal   landscapes from the South West Coast Path.

  • Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition

    The South West Coast Path team is encouraging budding mobile phone photographers of all ages to capture a moment in time on the Coast Path as part of its Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition.

  • New record set for completing the Coast Path!

    A new record has been set for the fastest completion of the South West Coast Path! Contours Walking Holidays' Managing Director, Mark Townsend and fellow runner, Julie Gardener, completed the full South West Coast Path in a record time of 14 days, 14 hours and 44 minutes.

     

  • Great South West Walk exceeds half a million!

    The South West Coast Path Association’s Great South West Walk came to a grand finale on Tuesday 7th May, raising over £500,000 for 90 improvement projects to the entire South West Coast Path covering Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

  • Latest news on path diversions

    Following numerous cliff falls over the past few months, many sections of the Coast Path have been diverted. Click for details of route changes.

  • Cliff fall near Lulworth Cove

    Following the landslide at St. Oswald’s Bay between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the morning of 30 April 2013, diversionary routes have been put in place by Dorset County Council and the Lulworth Estate, allowing the South West Coast Path to remain fully open and safe for visitors to this area. 

  • New slate waymarkers guide the way for Cornish walkers

    The sand dunes of west Cornwall attract thousands of local walkers and tourists every year who will now benefit from new slate waymarkers to guide the way along the South West Coast Path.

  • Five top family walks for summer

    Why not get out and about this summer and combine a family walk on the South West Coast Path with a host of other old-fashioned childhood pleasures, from crabbing in rockpools and exploring hidden coves, to following in the footsteps of giants.

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  • Good luck to the kayakers and beach cleaners from @AB4B
  • @maezymare Nice pic thnks for sharing! Help us keep in touch when we come to shortlisting by registering details here http://t.co/hIxcc23sJ5
  • Look out for the South West Coast Path on the big screen this summer in @SummerInFeb http://t.co/r0tgOhfTGS
  • A marathon series of paintings by @davecrockerart go on show this week - all featuring the South West Coast Path! http://t.co/bXB6yU8TWw

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  • If you see two kayakers while walking the coast path, give them a wave and a cheer as they paddle AB4B. Good luck!
  • MOTY2013
  • This Bank Holiday weekend, why not take a walk along the Cornish coast and discover the secret coves and sandy beaches that inspired the characters in Summer in February - the film that everyone’s talking about this summer.
  • https://www.facebook.com/events/136768679847133/ Exhibition of seascapes and coastal scapes by Sue Read til 14th june
  • The alternative route from Bude to Duckpool - 3 miles along the beach :-)
  • A marathon series of paintings by Dave Crocker go on show this week - all featuring the South West Coast Path! http://bit.ly/11Ry5qe
  • Walking from westward Ho to clovelly and back with Lynsey Goss training for our Trekfest hike across the Brecon beacons in June