South West Coast Path
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United Kingdom United Kingdom
General information about South West Coast Path
Difficulty
Length
1.028 km
Elevation gain
25.800 m
Elevation loss
25.800 m
Highest Point
Great Hangman / 318 m
Lowest Point
0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
1.028 km
25.800 m
25.800 m
Great Hangman
318 m
0 m

The best time to hike the South West Coast Path is:

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The South West Coast Path runs for a length of 1028 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.

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The best time to hike the South West Coast Path is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile devices and batteries can be charged on the go (e.g. in restaurants, hotels,...)
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to South West Coast Path via Exeter International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train / Bus. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from South West Coast Path is via Bournemouth Airport.

You can get to the airport per Ferry / Bus. Takes about 1 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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