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The South West Coast Path is just
as good for short walks and gentle strolls as it is for long-distance
walking. Use this section to find a walk that suits you.
Either search by area - using the map, or choose from the
options below:
For recommended long walks please click here |
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A note about the walk gradings
The terrain along the South West Coast Path varies
immensely - sometimes over quite short distances. The recommended
walks have been graded to help you find one that will suit you. The
grade allocated to the walk is an informed judgement given in good
faith, but it can only be a guide. (The degree of difficulty will
vary in relation to your pace, and fitness!)
We would be very pleased to hear whether you think the grade given
to a walk is realistic – please use the Review this Walk icon
at the end of the walk description to tell us what you think about
this and any other aspect of your walk.
Use the tick box, ‘Free from obstacles and steep gradients’ to
find a list of walks that may suit you. The walks that will be
displayed are along fairly flat paths that are at least 850mm (2'6")
wide, have a minimal cross camber, and no steps or stiles.
Click on the ‘more information’ button for a map and general
description of the walk and what you will see. On both the list of walks
and on each individual walk description there is a heading ‘Terrain’.
From here you can go to a fresh page with a more detailed map and description
of path gradients and surfaces with photos to help you to decide whether
the walk is suitable for you.
The most accessible paths have been graded with 1 to 3 stars dependent
on their gradient and surface.
 A smooth and level path, likely to be suitable for all types of wheelchairs
and pushchairs.
 A reasonably smooth path with some gentle ups and
downs.
 A path with a firm but uneven surface and/or gradients steeper
than 1:10, more suited to a powerful mobility scooter or an all-terrain
pram.
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