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Not sure where to start? Use the following short descriptions to get an idea of the scenery, highlights and options available on all our walks and then click on the walking titles to read the full information.

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South West Coast Path Holidays   

9 Sections of around 1 week cover the full  630 miles of this the nations favourite long distance path

Section 1  "From Mighty Moors to Golden Shores" - Minehead (Somerset) to Westward Ho! (Devon)

Exmoor Walking Holidays, Somerset Coastal Path, Walking Short Breaks UK

87.5 miles   -   33.5 Easy   41 Moderate 3 Strenuous   

Highlights - The Wild Moors of Exmoor and the Golden Sands and surf of North Devon.  Great Hangman (highest Point of the Coast Path), The Uk’s Largest Sand Dune Biosphere, The Taw and Torridge Estuaries, Tarka Trail, Porlock Wier, Lynmouth and Ilfracombe harbours
 
Options – Lundy Island, Surfing, Cycling on the Tarka Trail, link to crossing Devon on the Two Moors Way
 
 
 
Section 2 The Atlantic Wreckers Trail - Westward Ho! (Devon) to Padstow (Cornwall)  
 
North Devon Coast Path, South West Coastal Path, Walking Holidays Devon79 miles   -   3 Easy   5 Moderate  71 Strenuous
  
Highlights - Stunning wild and remote Coastline, challenging Walking in places, Wrecking and Smuggling History, King Arthurs Cifftop Tintagel Castle, untouched fishing villages at Port Isaac, Boscastle and end in Padstow with Rick Steins.
 
Options – Surfing in Bude, Cycling on the Camel Trail in Padstow, Link to Crossing Cornwall on the Saints or Smugglers Way
 
 
 
Section 3 The Beach Path to St Ives - Padstow to St Ives (Cornwall)
  
Cornwall Coast Path Walk, Walking Holidays England, South West Coast Path66 miles   -   14 Easy   48 Moderate 4 Strenuous
  
Highlights - Cornwall’s longest run of golden beaches and cliffs. Bedrthun Steps Rock Formation, Old Tin Mines, Cornwall’s premier surfing waves, eat at Rick Steins and Jamie Olivers en route to the stunning harbour at St Ives.
 
Options – Surfing at locations right along the coast, Cycling on the Camel Trail from Padstow, Coasteering and Coastal Adventure sports in Newquay, link to the Saints Way and the St Michaels Way cross Cornwall footpaths.
 
 
Section 4 The Wild Lands End Way - St Ives to Penzance (Cornwall)  
 
Porthcurno Walking, Lands End Short Breaks, Cornwall Walking Holidays41 miles   -   2 Easy   16 Moderate 23 Strenuous
  
Highlights - St Ives and the Tate Gallery, The World Heritage Tin Mines Coast, Ancient Standing Stones and Quoits, Cornwall’s best loved beach at Sennen with Porthcurno beach as a bonus, The Minack Rock Theatre, Zennor the village lost in the past.  The Atlantic Ocean round Lands End, as clear and clean as you can get.
 
Options – Surfing at St Ives and Sennen, Rest Days to visit ancient stone circles and villages, performances overlooking the sea at the Minack Theatre. Circular walk option using the St Michaels Way cross Cornwall path.
 
 
Section 5 The Lizard Trail - Penzance to Falmouth (Cornwall)
  
Cornwall South West Coast Path Holidays, Lizard Short breaks, Luggage Transfers Cornwall61 miles   -   3 Easy   51 Moderate 7 Strenuous  
Highlights - Unique flora and geology of the Lizard Peninsula, remote and less visited trails and villages. Frenchmans Creek (Daphne du Maurier), Tropical Gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan, Kynance Cove Cornwall’s most atmospheric and best loved Cove. St Michaels Mount, Helford Passage Creeks, The National Maritime Museum unspoilt villages at Cadgwith, Coverack and Mullion.
 
Options – Rest Day at St Michaels Mount in Marazion, windsurfing and surf kayaking at Coverack, river kayaking in Helford, links to the St Michaels Way Cross Cornwall Path
 
 
Section 6 The Harbours and Coves Route - Falmouth (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon)
  
Fowey Walking Short Breaks, Walking Holidays South West, South Cornwall Coast Path77 miles   -   14 Easy   31 Moderate 32 Strenuous
 
Highlights - Maritime history in Falmouth and Plymouth, stunning fishing harbours and film locations at Mevagissey, Fowey and Polperro all with excellent restaurants. The untouched Roseland Peninsula, Daphne du Maurier’s novel locations, more gentle walking than the North and West but equally varied.
 
Options – Walk or Cycle to the Eden Project, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Canoeing on the River Fowey, fishing trips from Looe, links to the Saints Way and the Smugglers Way cross Cornwall Path.
 
 
Section 7 The Ancient Maritime and Estuaries Route - Plymouth to Brixham (Devon)
  
Dartmouth Walks, South Devon Coast Path, Walking Holidays Britain
76 miles   -   15 Easy   16 Moderate 45 Strenuous 
 
Highlights - Historical ports of Plymouth, Dartmouth, Salcombe and Brixham. Sculpture and Art along the award winning Plymouth Waterfront Walkway. Navigate crossings of 3 stunning and timeless estuaries in South Devon, Napoleonic Forts, Seals and Falcons, Lost Villages, Shingle Bars, Salt Marsh High Cliffs and Wild Headlands. Agatha Christies Burgh Island, The Thurlestone Rock Arch, Slapton Ley Nature Reserve and much more.
 
Options – Rest days with fine facilities in Dartmouth and Salcombe. Inland walks up the Dart Valley Trail, canoe, sail or boats up the River Dart, Surfing in Bigbury, take a sea tractor to Burgh Island !
 
 
 
 
Section 8 The Red Cliffs and Rivers Ramble – Brixham (Devon) to Lyme Regis (Dorset)
 
East Devon Walking Tours, Hiking Short Breaks in Devon, Luggage Transfers Devon
57 miles   -   8 Easy   22 Moderate 27 Strenuous 
 
Highlights - This section is currently being reviewed and will be released during December 2009 please call the office if you want details in advance of this
 
 
 
 
 
 
Section 9 The Jurrasic Coast Trail -  Lyme Regis (Dorset) to Poole (Dorset)  
 
Dorset Coast Path Walking, Jurassic Coast Short Breaks, Walking Holidays West Country
 
85.5 miles   -   11 Easy   47 Moderate 27 Strenuous 
 
Highlights - This section is currently being reviewed and will be released during December 2009 please call the office if you want details in advance of this
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Coast to Coast Routes

 
The Saints Way - Padstow to Fowey (Cornwall) 
 
Saints Way Cornwall, South West Walking Holidays, Luggage Transfers Cornwall28 miles   -   10 Easy   18 Moderate 0 Strenuous   2 or 3 days walking
 
Highlights – Gentle inland walking on paths and lanes Coast to Coast, Classic Harbours at Padstow and Fowey, Helmans Tor, trail links ancient holy wells, churches and Saints Relics
 
Options – Surfing in Padstow, Cycling on the Camel Trail, Visit the Eden Project, Canoeing on the Fowey, Links to the South West Coast Path
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Smugglers Way  - Looe to Boscastle (Cornwall)  
 
Smugglers Way, Boscastle Walking Holidays, Cornwall Coastal Path36 miles   -   6 Easy   15 Moderate 15 Strenuous  2 or 3 days walking
 
Highlights – Climb Cornwalls highest peak at Brown Willy, Rough Tor and Bodmin Moor, The hidden West Looe Valley, Haunted night at Daphne du Mauriers Jamaica Inn, the natural fjord harbour at Boscastle
 
Options – Canoeing on the River Fowey, sea fishing from Looe, Witchcraft at Boscastle !
 
 
 
 
The One Hundred Mile Challenge - Boscastle Circle via Fowey & Looe (Cornwall)  
 
Bodmin Moor, Rough Tor, Cornwall Walking Breaks, Hiking in the West Country106 miles   -   19 Easy   47 Moderate 40 Strenuous  
 
Highlights – Climb Brown Willy, Rough Tor and wild Bodmin Moor, King Arthurs Clifftop Castle, unspoilt harbours at Fowey and Port Isaac. Rick Steins in Padstow, haunted Daphne du Mauriers Jamaica Inn, the ultimate in variety over 100 miles with two Crossings of Cornwall on the Saints Way and Smugglers way and spells on the North and South Coast Path.
 
Options – Surfing in Padstow, Cycling on the Camel Trail, Visit the Eden Project, Canoeing on the Fowey, sea fishing from Looe, Witchcraft in Boscastle !
 
 
 
The Two Moors Way - Coast to Coast in Devon crossing Dartmoor and Exmoor
 
Two Moors Way, Devon Walking Holidays, South West Short Breaks
 
Highlights - This section is currently being reviewed and will be released during December 2009 please call the office if you want details in advance of this
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The St Michaels Way - Penzance to St Ives (Cornwall)  
 
St Michaels Way Cornwall, Self Guided Walking Holidays UK, South West Coast Path
9 miles   -   6 Easy   3 Moderate   1 days link walking
 
Highlights – Marazion Marsh (Birdwatching), St Michaels Mount, Trencom Hills and its views, moderate coast to coast walk without any crowds.
 
Options – Surfing in St Ives, Links to the South West Coast Path, circular walk link with the Wild Lands End Way
 
 
 
 

Mid Cornwall & Fowey Short Break Walks

 
Lerryn, Walking breaks South Cornwall, Luggage Transfers West Country15-25 miles   -   Moderate and easy walking options 2 and 3 day routes
 
Highlights – Fowey Estuary Walk, Encounter Eden Trail, The Daphne du Maurier Walk the Copper Trail on Bodmin Moor, standing stones, unspoilt overnight locations at Fowey and tiny Lerryn home to Wind in the Willows.
 
Options – Cycling on the Camel Trail, Visit the Eden Project, Canoeing on the Fowey, Links to the South West Coast Path
 
 
 
 

Speciality and Multi Activity Walks

 
The Coast Path Eating Experience
 
Padstow Walking Holidays, South West Coast Path, Cornwall Walking BreaksPadstow to Newquay (Cornwall)  
Between 2 or 3 days        23 miles   -   13 Easy 10 Moderate 0 Strenuous  
 
Highlights - Fine walking and Fine Food ! Eat at Rick Steins, Jamie Olivers and other top class restaurants whilst you walk.  Classic North Coast Beach and Cliff Walking. Bedruthan Steps, Watergate Bay Sands, Trevose Head, Stepper Point, the Trevone Round hole. Overnights in Padstow and Watergate Bay.
 
 
 
 
The Harbours and Feasts Walk
 
Fowey Walking Breaks, Cornwall Coast Path, Self guided walking holidays ukEden to Looe via Fowey (Cornwall)  
Between 2 and 3 days        27 miles   -   9 Easy   11 Moderate 7 Strenuous  
 
Highlights - Eat at the best restaurants and stay in luxury boutique hotels in the best harbours along the South Coast visit Fowey, Looe, Charlestown and The Eden Project. Walk the classic Cornwall short break trail on the coast path including Daphne du Maurier's wild cliffs and cove coastline, untouched beaches between Fowey and the medieval fishing harbour at Polperro. Tall Ships, towering cliffs and golden sands the best of Cornwall in a weekend.
 
 
 
 
 
The Lizard Ale Trail
 
Lizard Walking Breaks, Ale Trails in Cornwall, West Country Walking HolidaysThe Lizard - Marazion to Falmouth (Cornwall)  
Between 4 and 6 days        61 miles   -   4 Easy   51 Moderate 6 Strenuous   0 Severe

Walk the full length of the Lizard Peninsula staying in welcoming Inns and Pubs with local real ale and good food every night.

Highlights -
Unique flora and geology of the Lizard Peninsula, remote and less visited trails and villages. Frenchmans Creek (Daphne du Maurier), Tropical Gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan, Kynance Cove Cornwall’s most atmospheric and best loved Cove. St Michaels Mount, Helford Passage Creeks, The National Maritime Museum unspoilt villages at Cadgwith, Coverack and Mullion.  
 
Options – Rest Day at St Michaels Mount in Marazion, windsurfing and surf kayaking at Coverack, river kayaking in Helford, links to the St Michaels Way Cross Cornwall Path 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Multi Activity Walking Holidays and Breaks
 
Canoeing in Cornwall, Activity Holidays West Country, South West Coast PathFowey, Newquay, Padstow and most coast path areas  
 
Highlights - Walk, Surf, Cycle and Canoe all in one holiday and stay in great harbour towns at Fowey, Padstow, Mevagissey and Port Isaac
 
Options – Surfing in Padstow, Kite Buggies, Kite Surfing, Paddle Boarding, Surf Ski and Paddle Boarding in Newquay.  Cycling on the Camel Trail, Visit the Eden Project, Canoeing on the Fowey, Links to the South West Coast Path
 
 
 
 
 

One Centre Breaks 

North Cornwall Coast Path, Port Isaac Walking Breaks, Cornwall Luggage TransfersIn Padstow, Fowey, Dartmouth, Boscastle and many more locations. Stay in one place with walks and transfers arranged for you. No repacking the bags every day and the cheapest way to have a self guided walking holiday taking in a variety of inland and coastal trails
 
 
 
 
 
 

South West Coast Path Short Breaks

South West Coast Path Short Breaks, Self guided walking england, Cornwall coast pathAvailable anywhere and everywhere along the South West Coast Path. Look at the South West Coast Path holiday summaries for inspiration and get in touch for our ideas about a short break walk in the area you most want to visit. We will tailor your break to suit your energy, your available time and your interests. From 2 to 4 days with all the activities and options available if you want them.
 

 



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