Located on the southwest coast of England, the South West Coast Path stretches along an approximately 1000 km route, through a wonderful landscape crossing the regions of Exmoor and North Devon, then continuing along the north and south coasts of Cornwall, returning towards the southeast of Devon and finally landing on the “Jurassic Coast” of Dorset.
Divided into 52 daily stages, the route requires at least 30 days of walking to complete, but it is not unusual to choose to do just a section for an afternoon hike. Rated one of the best routes in the world by Lonely Planet and best walking route in Great Britain by readers of Walk magazine, the South West Coast Path holds great cultural and geological significance. In fact, the path has been a passageway for various artists, writers, and musicians, as well as being one of the main filming locations for Rosamunde Pilcher movies.
Coastal landscapes, wildlife, and the Atlantic Ocean are the absolute protagonists of this unique walk. Not just nature, but also plenty of history and culture in this colorful journey, where you will encounter ruins from other eras, as well as forts and castles ranging from the Iron Age to World War II. A mix of nature, history, and culture ready to tell the past adventures of a mystical and evocative place like Cornwall.
Points of Interest:
- Tyneham in Dorset: an evocative ghost village that became so after World War II. It is located on the Jurassic Coast, near Wareham.
- Cornish Mining: mining landscape of Cornwall and West Devon recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2006.
- Slapton Ley National Reserve: Slapton Ley is the largest lake in southwest England. It is separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land but is entirely freshwater.
- Clavell Tower: a Tuscan-style tower built in 1830 located on the Jurassic Coast.
Information Sheet:
- Country: England
- Official website of the South West Coast Path
- Length in kilometers: 1000
- GPX: n.d.
- KMZ: n.d.
