The Official Guide to the South West Coast Path
ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST WALKS
The South West Coast Path National Trail - 630 miles of superb coastal walking. From Minehead on the edge of the Exmoor National Park to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset it is the best way to enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery, wildlife and heritage.
Latest Coast Path News
Coast Path attracts £2.5m investment
A project to improve the visitor experience along the South West Coast Path has been awarded £2.1m in European grant aid through the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).
Annual Review Reveals Coast Path Progress
The South West Coast Path has made significant strides in the past year, as highlighted in its 2009-2010 Annual Review published this week.
The 2010 Coast Path Photo Competition
Over the summer we are holding our annual photographic competition to find the best pictures of the Coast Path. With over £3000 of prizes to be won, that include vouchers for photographic equipment, maps, guidebooks and a GPS unit, it... Read more
New look for St Mawes to Place Ferry
The St Mawes to Place Ferry crossing along the Roseland peninsula has a new ferry and landing stage to aid walkers on their journey along the South West Coast Path.
Most Popular pages
- Short Walks - search by location, difficulty or interest
- Longer Walks - complete the Coast Path in stages
- Distance Calculator - plan how far you walk
- Luggage transfer - lighten the load off your back
- Route changes - the latest in path news
- Estuaries and ferries - find out how to cross the 17 rivers
Seasonal strolls
Durlston Country Park's Clifftop Trail
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Whether it is the fabulous views, walks, the Great Globe, the superb geology, 500+ species of plant, 250+ species of bird, 34 species of butterfly, or the wide range of other wildlife, there is always something different to see at Durlston.
What to see this month:
It's a great time for butterflies with current sightings at Durlston of Adonis Blues, a dazzling ‘tropical sea’ blue, with the slightly smaller and darker Common Blue also abundant.
Rare species of Orchids are in bloom, including Early Purple and Green-winged Orchids.
Grade: Easy