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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 – use this to search for the perfect walk for you.

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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

  • Coast Path near Charlestown reopened

    A scenic section of the Coast Path just west of the historic port of Charlestown in Cornwall is now open after a cliff failure led to its closure and a long inland diversion nearly 4 years ago.

  • New Completer's Badges

    A new exclusive cloth badge is now available to anyone who has walked the entire South West Coast Path National Trail.

     

  • Tregantle

    A new section of path allows walkers to avoid a busy road, and also offers panoramic views along the coast towards Looe as well as excellent views of the 19th century Tregantle Fort, in SE Cornwall.

  • Praa Sands

    Thanks to Praa Sands holiday park, walkers along a picturesque stretch of the South West Coast Path in West Cornwall are now able to download detailed information about local walks by scanning the QR (Quick Response) barcode on four new map boards via an app found on their smart phone.

     

  • Carn Brea steps

    Holiday lettings specialist steps up to the mark

    Holiday lettings specialist, estate agents and chartered surveyor John Bray and Partners - Cornish Holidays has funded a short flight of granite steps at Brea Hill over a section of path that previously consisted of bare and uneven rock.

  • New Location Signs

    The first 500 location signs to help the Coastguard pinpoint exactly where an accident has taken place along the South West Coast Path have now been installed....

     

  • 2011 Photo Competition Short list announced

    You can now see the shortlisted entries from this year's SWCP Photo Competition.

     

  • New Coast Path walk books

    Two inspirational new guidesbooks have been launched. Walks along the South West Coast Path: Exmouth to Dartmouth & Dartmouth to Plymouth, each feature spectacular walks along this magnificent coastline. More volumes to complete the rest of thE Coast Path will be published early summer 2012.

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  • Did you know that in order to let you travel light SWCP can organise luggage transfers so that you don't have to... http://t.co/3EuqEfBi
  • Have you seen our 'Day walks' section of the new website.... including our personal favourite .. pub walks! http://t.co/Px7PMETU
  • We'd just like to say a bog congratulations to Laura McMahon who got engaged at Start Point on the SWCP in May... http://t.co/YMoUiqzD
  • @walksbritain we love em!
  • @WalksBritain love the podcast and video - good work! http://t.co/tL99403A http://t.co/ksSvoyZr
  • On 18th February the Coastal Trail Series, one of the most amazing trail runs in the UK, reaches South Devon.... http://t.co/yx1idFtB
  • @hls_solutions thanks very much...and to you!
  • @landmarktrust beautiful isn't it!
  • Voting has now closed for the Coast Awards 2012, we are keeping everything crossed!
  • @juliapearce1 thanks Julia!

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  • CHEERS GUYS HOPE YA LIKE MY CORNWALL PATH PAGE~~CHEERS ~AL~
  • Did you know that in order to let you travel light SWCP can organise luggage transfers so that you don't have to carry around suitcases whilst trying to trek the coast path!
  • Have you seen our 'Day walks' section of the new website.... including our personal favourite .. pub walks!
  • Hi Folks....If you have any question about the Portland Circular, or any other Portland Question...give me a shout. I will be happy to help! Andy (www.portland-rover.com)
  • We'd just like to say a bog congratulations to Laura McMahon who got engaged at Start Point on the SWCP in May 2011 and after they get married in May 2012 they are spending their honeymoon on the SWCP doing a five day South Cornwall section and a North Devon section!
  • Anyone recommend a good B&B in Newquay? I'm planning to be back on the SWCP in March!
  • and a great first video!!
  • A great first podcast - nice work !
  • Portland's New design for a visitor Centre and Monument gets the go ahead from local planners. The "Mass Extinction Memorial Observatory" or MEMO for short will be built on the West coast of Portland, and will be a great place of interest for Walkers of the SWCP on Portland, as it's location will be on the Edge of the West Cliff towering above the Coast path. A footpath, of steps will be included to allow walkers to step off the track and ascend the hill to the Tower. I will keep you all informed of the progress! Andy
  • I need some new walking poles as my others are knackered. What shall I get? I am considering Leki ones, but am I just paying for the name? Any suggestions would be welcome please. I can't manage without them....