South West Coast Path Hiking Tours

Yes, Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation.

Yes. Our stage tours are available to solo walkers, and a solo supplement applies to cover the extra cost of luggage transfers. With clear waymarking all the way, the trail suits solo hikers well.

Best suited to experienced hikers who enjoy a challenge and feel at home on steep coastal trails.

The trail hugs the coastline, with regular climbs and descents, some of them particularly steep, which shouldn’t be underestimated. These can be tough on the knees, so hiking poles are a great help. In places, the trail runs close to cliff edges, so it’s not suitable if you suffer from vertigo or a fear of heights. The terrain is rugged, with some rocky or boggy stretches. It’s a route that often catches hikers by surprise, especially in the wet and windy conditions that are common on the coast, so come prepared and give yourself plenty of time each day.

This route is graded moderate. Daily difficulty can vary within each tour, so some days may feel a little easier or tougher than the overall rating suggests.

Our Full South West Coast Path itinerary takes 57 days to walk all 630 miles, from Minehead to Poole.

You can, but most guidebooks describe it counterclockwise, from Minehead to Poole, so that's how most people walk it. The other way is still easy to follow thanks to the waymarking.