South West Cornwall
Walk the South West Coast Path through South West Cornwall on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
South West Cornwall
https://www.contours.co.uk/south-west-cornwall
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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 £620 per person
The wildest and most isolated section of the South West Coast Path winds from Penzance along the rugged red-green cliffs of the Lizard and through the tranquil woods that line the creeks of Helford River.
With idyllic coves and smugglers’ hideaways in the mix, it’s already a beautiful route – but South West Cornwall visits St Michael’s Mount, too. Accessed by a tidal causeway, the rocky island is crowned by its vast fortress and priory.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| SWCO1 | From Penzance to Falmouth | 4 days walking | £620 | |
| SWCO2 | From Penzance to Falmouth | 5 days walking | £740 | |
| SWCO3 | From Penzance to Falmouth | 6 days walking | £860 | |
| SWCO4 | From Penzance to Falmouth | 8 days walking | £1100 |
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“All the accommodation was good.”Mr Bond, UK
“This has to be one of the best walks in UK. Wild, wet and demanding. But spectacular.”Mr Oberwetter, USA
“Very, very good, more than just good. We were very lucky with the weather, which makes a huge difference. Northumberland was great and the three stages we have just completed were well organised.”Ms Sharp, Switzerland
“Everything was well organised by Contours (again - it's our 4th trip). Customer service is excellent and we had the extra days we asked for also booked without any issues. Well done team Contours. We already recommend you. Happy repeat customers - we'll be back.”Mrs Campion, UK
“Very well organised thank you.”Mr Hackett, UK
“We enjoyed the walk very much. It was a beautiful walk, nice weather, lovely people. Flowers. Old ships in Falmouth.”Mrs Pekelharing, Netherlands
“Lovely walk, not too demanding. Some splendid scenery and - away from the tourist villages - surprisingly few walkers.”Mr Tessier, UK
“Another great walk on the SWCP. Enjoyed the trip, great scenery and nice places to stay. We like the quality of accommodation and reliability of service provided by Contours.”Mr Hughes, UK
“Yes, it was a challenging walking holiday with spectacular scenery. My bags were flawlessly delivered on time to each and every destination. I have to complement Christine and team in their flexibility to tailor a holiday to suit my particular requests…”Ms Pankopf, USA
Dog friendly