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South West Coast Path

Worth knowing
The South West Coast Path runs for a length of 1014 kilometers through United Kingdom.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and demanding and it usually takes 51 days to walk the South West Coast Path.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about South West Coast Path
Difficulty
- easy
- demanding
Length
1.014 km
Elevation gain
35.000 m
Elevation loss
35.000 m
Highest Point
Great Hangman / 318 m
Lowest Point
0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
1.014 km
35.000 m
35.000 m
Great Hangman
318 m
0 m
You have the following accommodation options on the South West Coast Path
- in a tent/tarp
- in guesthouses/hotels along the way
Solitude on the South West Coast Path
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
The best time to hike the South West Coast Path is:
January
February
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Arrival to the South West Coast Path
You will arrive via Exeter International Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Zug. Duration approx. 2 hours.
Departure from the South West Coast Path
Departure is via Bournemouth Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Fähre. Takes about 1 hours.
Useful links to the South West Coast Path
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the South West Coast Path
Map and elevation profile of the South West Coast Path
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