From the surfready beaches of the southwest to the creative coast of the southeast home to worldclass art galleries and museums such as the turner contemporary in margate and the victorian seaside resorts of the yorkshire coast, the path leads to all sorts of wonderful attractions that are now easier than ever to explore. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Simon armitage to walk southwest coast path, paying his. From golden beaches to rugged coves around britains southernmost tip national trail guides john macadam 4. This volume features the section of the path from padstow to falmouth, a distance of 169 miles 271 km. Having already done some hiking on the devon and cornwall coastline, trev has decided that he.
The map booklets accompany the cicerone guidebook the south west coast path, which describes the full national trail in 45 stages, with lots of other practical information and local points of interest. The awardwinning poet simon armitage is preparing to throw himself on the hospitality of the people of southwest england this summer when he sets out to. Trailblazer guide books southwest coast path books. West coast path guide 2007 isbn 97809070556 a one volume guide to the entire south west coast path with ma ps at 1. The worlds longest coastal path to open in england this. Providing an inland option or a circular route if combined with the coast, it runs from west bexington to osmington mills, decreasing the total distance from. This official guide, fully revised and updated in 2018, covers the third section of the trail along the south cornwall and devon coast from falmouth to the mouth of the exe. The south west coast path national trail is one of englands national treasures. South west coast path walking tours walking holiday uk. From st mawes castle to the exe estuary 179 miles of dramatic and historic coastline national trail guides. Philip carter was born in devon and was involved with the south west coast path association from its inception.
If you love walking through stunning scenery, then a holiday on the south west coast path is for you. By south west coast path association september 18, 2019 september 30. This longest national trail 1014 km gives the opportunity to enjoy some of britains finest coastal landscapes. From the surfready beaches of the southwest to the creative coast of the southeast home to worldclass art galleries and museums such as the turner contemporary in margate and the victorian seaside resorts of the yorkshire coast, the path leads to all sorts of. In the company of my brother dave and good friend steve i walked the south coast of cornwall from kingsand near plymouth to lands end, a total of 2 miles. Southwest coastline south west coastline map youtube.
South west coast path falmouth to exmouth trails shop. The south west coast path by paddy dillon isbn 978185284 379 3 the south west coast path team coordinates the. The south west coast path is a 630 mile 1,014 km journey along the coastline of englands southwest peninsula. From minehead to south haven point british longdistance trails 2rev ed by dillon, paddy isbn.
We believe everyone should have access to the south west coast path as a place to connect to nature, relax, exercise, and take time away from the stresses of daily life. Winn was strolling on the section of the south west coast path near. Part 2 of the south west coast path, a 630mile national trail from minehead to poole. Youll find details of any current diversions and new sections of path on our route changes page. Stretching 630 miles from minehead in somerset, including destinations like padstow and st ives, newquay, falmouth, plymouth to brixham, exeter and lyme regis to poole in dorset.
In spring and summer, the cornwall coast path is decorated with plants not seen elsewhere in britain. Jun 03, 2015 the south west coast path begins in minehead with a sign showing a hikers silhouette pointing along the coast path with the laconic. Walking on the south west coast path walk the trail. A special yellow publications scale rule bookmark is included, printed. The south west coast path is englands longest waymarked longdistance footpath and one of the longest in the uk and a national trail. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The south west coast path is britains longest national trail, stretching along the coast of somerset, north devon, cornwall, south devon and dorset. Its easy to get to, and with plenty of places to stay you can set your own pace. One womans journey walking the entire south west coast path after becoming homeless. The south west coast path uk longdistance trails series. Tucked away in englands south west, the exmoor town of lynmouth is picture postcard pretty.
The south west coast path starts at minehead in somerset and follows the coast through north devon and cornwall around the point of lands end and back along the south coast to poole harbour. The scenery was as expected but the south west coast path is a gruelling walk and it proved to be as hard a test of endurance as any long distance path i have done. Englands top eight coast path highlights lonely planet. South west coast path information national trail breaks. These are extremely varied, from rugged and remote clifftops to sheltered estuaries, busy harbours and resorts. Lonely planet listed the south west coast path as one of the worlds greatest walks in 2009 and it was also the only uk walk to feature in their 2012 book of great adventures. The guidebook divides the route into 45 stages of between 12. It sits square on the 630mile south west coast path, an eightto10 week, rollercoaster romp around englands southwest peninsula, past beaches, bays, shipwrecks, seaside resorts, fishing villages and clifftop. The south west coast path is englands longest waymarked longdistance footpath and a national trail. Join rapid rewards and start earning toward your first reward flight.
Southwest coast path books trailblazer guide books. An investment went bad, their house was taken from them and then illness struck. This monograph marks the first presentation of a detailed classic period ceramic chronology for central and southern veracruz, the first detailed study of a gulf coast pottery production locale, and the first sourcingdistribution study of a gulf coast pottery complex. It was listed by cnn travel guide as one of the worlds most aweinspiring long. The south west coast path association charity exists to protect and champion the longest national trail in britain at 630 miles. A companion guide by butler, simon, carter, philip isbn. On the south west coast path this 630 mile national trail extends from minehead in somerset through the counties of devon and cornwall before ending in the dorset town of poole. The path has been voted britains best walk twice by the readers of walk magazine. This is the goto guide for users of the south west coast path. At 630 miles in length, it is also englands longest national walking trail. South west coast path national trail ldwa long distance. The equipment list below is what i ended up with at the end of the walk. The south west coast path is britains longest national trail, stretching some 630 miles 1014km between minehead in somerset and poole in dorset.
Few knew the coast path better than philip, and he authored a number of books including the south west coast path an illustrated history, and exploring the south west coast path, upon which this companion guide is based. South west coast path walking holiday celtic trails. Allinone hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the 288mile footpath that runs around the entire coastline of cornwall. Fowey creeks and coves pendennis point, falmouth to maenporth. Theres a fine menu and a nice outdoor seating area to relax in during the summer months. It measures a staggering 1014km 630 miles and takes in rugged cliff coasts, rocky coves, sandy beaches, fishing ports and smuggling havens. The south west coast path is one of the worlds best loved walks.
Welcome to the home of the south west coast path association. In north devon, the easy flat river bank walking took me back to childhood books, toad hall and tarka the otter. Voted britains best walk by readers of walk magazine and the uks best coast path by readers of coast magazine, the south west coast path is a 630mile walking route featuring stunning scenery and a wealth of fascinating features. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream. South west coast path self guided walking with macs. If you would like to order by phone, please call 01752 896237 anytime between 09. Mar 30, 1995 the south west coast path is the spectacular 630mile 1008 km national trail around the tip of britain. Enchanted by the coast path the south west coast path. There are independent hostels, bunkhouses and camping barns providing accommodation along the route and in particular on the northern section of the walk. It sits square on the 630mile south west coast path, an eightto10 week, rollercoaster romp around englands southwest peninsula, past beaches, bays, shipwrecks, seaside resorts, fishing villages and clifftop castles. Includes 142 largescale maps 3 18 inches to 1 mile. Ordnance survey mapping for the entire route background information on. To help make it simple, on this part of the site weve pulled together all the information you need to plan your trip.
We are the charity looking after the uks longest and bestloved national trail. Through north cornwall, the path soars and swoops along the high cliffs above the atlantic ocean and down to the sandy beaches. With nineteenth century origins as a coastguard patrol route to restrict smuggling, the modern day south west coast path is britains longest waymarked footpath. Where else can you walk along 630 miles of such superb coastline. The south west coast path guide book 2018 2019 with scale. The south west coast path is britains longest national trail, stretching along the.
South west coast path swcp guidebook national cicerone. Feb 16, 2017 the map booklets accompany the cicerone guidebook the south west coast path, which describes the full national trail in 45 stages, with lots of other practical information and local points of interest. We, at walk the trail offer you the chance to walk, explore and relax in some of the most. The south west coast path swcp is britains longest waymarked trail, measuring a staggering 630 miles 1015km, from minehead on the somerset coast right round devon and cornwall and back to poole harbour in dorset.
The 640 mile south west coast path national trail is covered by four books. Because it rises and falls with every river mouth, it is also one of the more challenging trails. Walking the southwest coast path new series trailer. South west coast path walking holidays in england and. This guide to the coast path from bude to plymouth 288. The south west coast path national trail also known as the swcp is one of englands national treasures. A route that snakes its way through a staggering 1014km 630 miles of pristine coastline, the south west coast path is the uks longest national trail and if you ask anyone. The south west coast path swcp is britains longest waymarked trail, measuring a staggering. It stretches for 630 miles 1,014 km, running from minehead in somerset, along the coasts of devon and cornwall, to poole harbour in dorset. The footpath takes in tiny fishing villages, rocky headlands, bustling resorts, wooded estuaries and golden surfwashed beaches. If you would like to make a donation to the work of the south west coast path association, please click here. Stretching 630 miles from minehead in somerset, via padstow, st ives, newquay, falmouth, plymouth and exeter to poole in dorset it is a walk that should be on every walkers bucket list. Here towering headlands meet broad beaches, and gorges plunge down from tawny moors.
The south west coast path national trail is one of the top walks to be found anywhere in the world. Buy the complete series of 3 books for the southwest coast path for only. Running from minehead in somerset to poole in dorset, the longest of englands national trails has a wealth of stunning natural scenery, sea views, pretty ports and historic county towns. The south dorset ridgeway is part of the south west coast path national trail and was the original route to be designated the longer coastal route around portland was only added in 2003. On the south west coast path you retrace the footsteps, histories and lives of old tin miners, fisherman, smugglers, wreckers and of the customs men who chased them. The heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery along the way are truly inspirational and every day walking it brings stunning new experiences. Ultralight backpacking along the south west coast path. Feb 19, 20 the awardwinning poet simon armitage is preparing to throw himself on the hospitality of the people of southwest england this summer when he sets out to walk the coast path alone, paying his way. See cornish history on the southwest coast path from early celtic periods to 19c tin mining, up close, on foot and at your own pace with walking holidays in cornwall. Starting in minehead, it rollercoasters around englands south west peninsula, soaring and diving over a total height which is the equivalent of four ascents. This challenging national trail hugs the coast from minehead in somerset, all the way around the south west peninsula of cornwall before ending at studland in dorset. Each section of this spectacular walk offers its own rewards and highlights.
If you would like to make a donation to the work of the south west coast path association, please click. Feb 02, 2012 with nineteenth century origins as a coastguard patrol route to restrict smuggling, the modern day south west coast path is britains longest waymarked footpath. The south west coast path by paddy dillon waterstones. The south west coast path national trail swcp measures a staggering 630 miles 1015km from minehead on the somerset coast right round devon and. The south west coast path is the spectacular 630mile 1008 km national trail around the tip of britain. The south west coast path begins in minehead with a sign showing a hikers silhouette pointing along the coast path with the laconic. The beauty of our coast is a result of ongoing erosion of the cliffs, but the downside of this is that sometimes it is necessary to reroute the coast path around cliff falls. Guidebook for walking the south west coast path from minehead to poole in. When i recently walked the first 260 miles of englands south west coast path i learnt a lot about the equipment you should take, what you shouldnt take, and what i really wished id brought along. Head to the delightful clavells restaurant in the picture box village of kimmeridge for refreshments on your walk.