South West Coast Path
Because of its length, 630 miles, we have split the South West Coast Path into four sections, each coinciding with the area covered in the four books published by Nation Trail Guides. This is the Minehead to Padstow section, and is 166¾ miles in length. At Lynmouth it connects to the Two Moors Way long-distance path, also covered by RambleFest.
South West Coast Path Accommodation
Accommodation along the South West Coast Path is plentiful. We have split accommodation into Hotels & Inns and Bed & Breakfast. Guest House accommodation is included with Bed and Breakfast, and while we realise many of them are better than some hotels, in order to avoid confusion we have opted for the simpler option.
Restaurants and Pubs
As with accommodation, there are many restaurants and pubs along the South West Coast Path. We have attempted to give as much information as possible, especially if pubs serve real ale and/or food. However, restaurants and pubs are notoriously changeable. Please let us know if our information is out of date.
Guidebooks & Maps
Guidebooks
We recommend buying two different South West Coast Path guidebooks. One will supplement the other in terms of clarity, additional information, etc. The cost of the additional guidebook is very little compared to the cost of the walk.
South West Coast Path: Minehead to Padstow
By Roland Tarr
Contains relevant extracts of 1:25:000 scale Ordnance Survey maps. Excellent value
The South West Coast Path: From Minehead to South Haven Point
By Paddy Dillon
Contains the complete 630 mile route.
South West Coast Path Guide
By the South West Coast Path Association
Not a guide to the route as such, but contains invaluable information.
South West Coast Path Maps
Do not feel tempted to save money buying the 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps; they do not show anywhere near the same detail as the 1:25,000 scale maps, and do not show field boundaries.
The following OS `Explorer’ maps cover this section of the route:
OL9 Exmoor
139 Bideford, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple
126 Clovelly & Hartland
111 Bude, Boscastle & Tintagel
106 Newquay & Padstow
Alternatively, there is the Harvey’s map at 1:40,000 scale.
Buying the South West Coast Guidebooks and Maps
By clicking on the guidebook or map images you can view the available guidebooks and maps, and order them through us online.
South West Coast Path Website Links
National Trail
This is the official site of the South West Coast Path, and contains a wealth of information and advise.
www.southwestcoastpath.com
South West Coast Path Association
This also contains much information relating to the path.
www.swcp.org.uk/
Explore The South West Coast Path
This site has many photographs, and has good sectional route descriptions. A very good appetizer for the walk.
www.explorethesouthwestcoastpath.co.uk/
Ramblers (Ex Ramblers Association)
www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/name/s/southwestcoast.htm
South West Coast Path
Mileage and Services Table
Please click on a location to open the page displaying Accommodation, Camping, Pub and Restaurant information for that location.
NOTE: Figures after the `+' sign indicates miles off route
| LOCATION | CUMULATIVE MILES |
FACILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Minehead | - | All (train is steam) |
| Bossington | 6 | B&B,Bus |
| Porlock | 7½ + 1 | H,B&B,C,R,PH,Bus |
| Porlock Weir | 9½ | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Countisbury | 19 | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Lynmouth | 21 | H,B&B,C,R,PH,CS,Bus |
| Lynton | 21½ | H,B&B,Hostel,C,R,PH,TC |
| Woody Bay | 26½ | H,R |
| Heddons Valley | 29¾ | B&B,PH |
| Combe Martin | 35 | H,B&B,C,R,PH,Bus |
| Berrynarbor | 36¼ | H,R |
| Watermouth | 37¼ | C |
| Hele Bay | 39½ | B&B,R,PH |
| Ilfracombe | 40½ | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Lee Bay | 43¾ | H,B&B,C,R,PH |
| Mortehoe | 46¾ + ¾ | H,B&B,C,R,PH, |
| Woolacombe | 47¾ | H,B&B,C,R,PH,Bus |
| Croyde | 54 | H,B&B,C,R,PH,Bus |
| Saunton | 57 | H,R,Bus |
| Braunton | 63¼ | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Barnstaple | 68½ | H,B&B,R,PH,Train,Bus |
| Lower Yelland | 72¼ | B&B,Bus |
| Instow | 76¼ | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| East The Water | 78¾ | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Bideford | 79 | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Appledore | 82½ | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Westward Ho! | 87¼ | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Horns Cross | 92½ + 1 | B&B,PH,Bus |
| Clovelly | 98¾ | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Titchberry | 104 | B&B |
| Hartland Quay | 109 | H,R,PH |
| Stoke Barton | 109 + 1 | C |
| Elmscott | 111 + ¾ | B&B |
| Crosstown | 116½ | H,B&B,R,PH |
| Crooklets | 123½ | H,B&B,R,PH |
| Bude | 124½ | H,B&B,Hostel,R,PH,Bus |
| Upton | 126½ | B&B |
| Widemouth Bay | 128½ | H,C,R,PH, |
| Dizzard | 131½ | B&B |
| Crackington Haven | 134½ | B&B,PH,TC |
| Beeny | 138½ | B&B,CS |
| Boscastle | 141½ | H,B&B,R,PH,TC,Bus |
| Bossiney | 144½ | H,B&B,R |
| Tintagel | 146 | H,B&B,R,PH,TC,Bus |
| Treknow | 149 + ½ | H,B&B |
| Trebarwith | 149¾ | H,R,PH |
| Port Gaverne | 154 | H,Bus |
| Port Isaac | 155 | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| New Polzeath | 163 | C |
| Polzeath | 164 | H,B&B,R,PH,Bus |
| Padstow | 166¾ | H,B&B,C,R,PH,Bus,Ferry |
Legend
| B&B | Bed & Breakfast Accommodation |
| C | Camping |
| CS | Camping Shop |
| H | Hotel or Inn Accommodation |
| PH | Pub or Bar |
| R | Restaurant, Bar Meal or Tea Shop |
| YHA | Youth Hostel |
Contact us
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