Geology

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Geology Walks

Geology rocks!

The geology you walk over varies greatly as you journey along the coastline of Exmoor, Devon, Cornwall & Dorset, and this is the main reason we have such varied scenery along the path.

As the rocks change, so does the way the land is farmed, the shape of the cliffs and harbours, and even the wildlife that lives on it. To discover more, take a look at the video which gives you a whistle-stop tour of some of the geological highlights you can see along the path.

We’ve hundreds of walk descriptions on this site, and to make it easy for you to explore the most interesting geological spots along the Coast Path, click on the buttons to the right, and you’ll find what we think are the best geology walks in each area.

Alternatively if you want to refine your choice down further, for instance to find a walk that is good for geology and has a pub, use the Walkfinder tool.

 

Geological highlights

Exmoor and North DevonExmoor and North DevonGeology walks from Minehead to the border

North CornwallNorth CornwallGeology walks from the border to Newquay

West CornwallWest CornwallGeology walks from Newquay to Falmouth

South East CornwallSouth East CornwallGeology walks from Falmouth to Plymouth

South DevonSouth DevonGeology walks from Plymouth to Exmouth

East Devon and DorsetEast Devon and DorsetGeology walks along the Jurassic Coast

Latest News

  • Oddicombe improvements

    Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust have just completed work to improve a flight of 80 steps on the South West Coast Path at Oddicombe, thanks to the support of businesses and individuals from Babbacombe and the surrounding area.

  • Dry Stone Walling in Dorset

    A team of volunteers has employed the traditional skill of dry stone walling to rebuild a crumbling section of old dry stone wall that runs along the cliff edge at Durlston National Nature Reserve in Purbeck to improve safety for local walkers and residents alike.

     

  • Safety First in Polperro

    A popular walk beyond the net loft at Polperro and out to the headland to the west of the harbour is being given a spring makeover with the replacement of old handrails that have come to the end of their life. Major funding for the work has come from John Fowler Holidays, which owns both Trelawne Manor Holiday Park and Killigarth Manor Holiday Park between Looe and Polperro.

  • Cornish schoolgirl pledges to walk entire Coast Path in Cornwall

    A 17-year-old student from Truro High School is walking the entire Cornish section of the South West Coast Path to help raise £7,500 towards much-needed repair work on the Coast Path.

     

  • Walk this way to boost rural tourism

    Walkers and cyclists will be encouraged to visit the coast and countryside this summer by Cornwall businesses hoping to tap into the market for outdoor pursuits.

     

  • Running into the record books

    In June, Tom Bland and Mal Law will attempt an as yet unachieved feat (we think!): to run the entire length of the South West Coast Path in less than 2 weeks.

  • Enter the annual photo competition to win top prizes

    The annual South West Coast Path photo competition has been launched once again to find all the best photographs taken of the beautiful landscapes found along our coastline.

     

  • A fundraising family adventure

    A Treasure Trail is a family affair as Steve Ridd and his mum Pauline are set to prove as they embark on an epic walk covering all 299 miles of the South West Coast Path in Cornwall for two charities close to their hearts.

     

     

     

  • Path improvements near Falmouth

    A scenic stretch of the South West Coast Path between Falmouth and Maenporth has been improved after extensive work including tree and scrub clearance was completed this month.

  • New for Easter… find the missing treasure

    Ahoy me hearties! Grab the kids and head down to Cornwall to enjoy a new series of Treasure Trails along the South West Coast Path