South Devon
Walk the South West Coast Path through south Devon on a self-guided walking holiday.
South Devon
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An epic walk along the coastline of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
From £373 per person
At 630 miles (1,008 km) in length, the South West Coast Path is Britain’s longest waymarked footpath and the ultimate challenge for any long distance walker. The route curls around the entire peninsula of Devon and Cornwall, rounds the south-western tip of England at Land’s End, and follows the southern shore through the dramatic scenery of Dorset, constituting a major portion of the England Coast Path.
Although we provide some gentler itineraries, on most holidays along the South West Coast Path, expect stiff climbs on jaw-dropping coastal trails; mile after mile of sea views; and plenty of cream teas and Cornish pasties enjoyed in seaside towns. Walking the South West Coast Path is a challenge, but an immensely (and often tastily) rewarding one.
We’ve broken the full SWCP into ten stages so you can pick and choose your favourite stretches of coast. We also offer a choice of short breaks along the path, which you can find on the South West Coast Path Short Breaks page. If you’re looking for a circular tour, take a look at our walking holiday around the far point of Land’s End Peninsula and inland along St Michael’s Way, or stitch in the Tamara Coast to Coast Way.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £750 per person
South Devon’s coastline is one of spectacular contrasts. It begins with wave-battered sandstone cliffs and the rugged headlands that have claimed countless shipwrecks, but slinks away beneath the trees along tranquil wooded estuaries.
Inland sections enjoy the patchwork fields of lush, rolling farmland. If variety is what you look for in a trail, this is the right section of the South West Coast Path for you.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDEV1 | From Plymouth to Brixham | 4 days walking | £750 | |
| SDEV2 | From Plymouth to Brixham | 6 days walking | £1019 | |
| SDEV3 | From Plymouth to Brixham | 7 days walking | £1129 |
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“The stretch from Salcombe to Babbacombe is truly fantastic - the path is well signposted and the sea is visibly for a very large section of the walk. We were very lucky as we enjoyed sunshine and light winds for the entirety of our walk. It is quite likely we will continue our journey on the SW coastal path towards Penzance.”Mr Wicks, UK
“Spectacular scenery.”Mr Collings, UK
“The hiking was good. We unfortunately got a nasty bit of food poisoning, which took us off the path for 3 days. People were very kind to us and Contours staff were helpful with making necessary adjustments with accommodation and luggage transfer. We soon were able to recover and get back to walking. The hikes from Torcross to Dartmouth and from Dartmouth to Brixham were very beautiful.”Mr Stallings, USA
“Overall a good experience. This was our third walking holiday with Contours.”Mrs Burke, UK
“If I decide to do another walking holiday, I will definitely use Contours.”Mr Henderson, UK
“All very well organised including all the luggage transfers.”Dr Campbell, UK
“Lovely holiday. Enjoyed every minute.”Mr Duthoit, UK
“Well organised and good weather. It's what Contours do well... good accommodation, good luggage transfer, all the potential problems highlighted.”Mr Collins, UK
“It was sunny and the scenery was fantastic.”Mr Carr, UK
