With nineteenth century origins as a coastguard patrol route to restrict smuggling the modern day South West Coast Path is Britains longest waymarked footpath. This challenging National Trail hugs the coast from Minehead in Somerset all the way around the South West peninsula of Cornwall before ending at Studland in Dorset. The full path is not for the fainthearted; it runs for 630 miles up & down endless cliffs which when added together give a height gain of almost four times the height of Mount Everest. But the path is not solely the domain of the endurance walker. Its various segments are enjoyed by many millions of visitors throughout the year who come to marvel at the natural scenery on offer. This is the true wonder of the South West Coast Path; this single trail connects visitors with some of the finest coastal scenery to be found anywhere in the world. ...

Guide to walking the South West Coast Path National Trail from Minehead to Poole along the north Devon Cornish south Devon & Dorset coastline Engl&. The tradition of walking the route anti-clockwise has arisen because in this direction there are more miles with the wind & weather behind you than against you. To assist forward planning of both day walks & continuous long-distance hikes the guide divides the coast path into sections beginning & ending where there are amenities for refreshment or accommodation (or access inland to them). Each section begins with a summary of its length the kind of terrain & gradients to be expected & with details of amenities & access points. An attempt has been made to grade the walking for difficulty although such an exercise will always be subjective. Whether your coastal journey is a modest jaunt or a long-distance trek you will surely gain new perspectives a sharpening of the senses & a fuller appreciation of the interplay between nature & the hand of man. ...

All-in-one route guide to walking the third & final section of the South-West Coast Path from Plymouth to Poole Harbour.
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The South West Coast Path follows Britain's stunning coastline for 630 miles around the southern tip of Britain. This volume ...

The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008-km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Exmouth to Poole a distance of 116 miles (186 km) along the Jurassic Coast a designated World Heritage Site. Following Natural Englands acorn waymarks the route wends its way along the cliffs past The Cobb at Lyme Regis & the impressive sweep of the Chesil Beach to Lulworth Cove & Studland Bay. This complete official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller has been fully revised & updated for 2013. It has also been completely re-designed & features many more colour photographs & much more backgrpound information on local history & wildlife. It is less a guidebook than a complete companion for anyone visiting this part of the landscape. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England & Wales & are published in association with Natural England the official body charged with developing & maintaining the Trails. ...

The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008-km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Minehead to Padstow a distance of 163 miles (262 km). It skirts the Exmoor National Park taking in the precipitous harbour towns of Lynton Lynmouth & Ilfracombe before heading south-west into Cornwall along the surfers' coast via Westword Ho! & Arthurian Tintagel to reach the gastronomic mecca of Padstow. Along the way there is the coastal path around Lundy Island with its puffins & other arresting wildlife from shearwaters to basking sharks. THis guide has been fully revised & updated for 2013 & completely resdesigned to feature many more colour photographs & much more information on local history cultural associations & wildlife. It is not so much a walking guide as a complete companion to the landscape of the Path whether you are a dedicated long-distance walker or a weekend stroller. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England & Wales & are published in association with Natural England the official body charged with developing & maintaining the Trails. ...

The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008-km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Minehead to Padstow a distance of 163 miles (262 km). It skirts the Exmoor National Park taking in the precipitous harbour towns of Lynton Lynmouth & Ilfracombe before heading south-west into Cornwall along the surfers' coast via Westword Ho! & Arthurian Tintagel to reach the gastronomic mecca of Padstow. Along the way there is the coastal path around Lundy Island with its puffins & other arresting wildlife from shearwaters to basking sharks. THis guide has been fully revised & updated for 2013 & completely resdesigned to feature many more colour photographs & much more information on local history cultural associations & wildlife. It is not so much a walking guide as a complete companion to the landscape of the Path whether you are a dedicated long-distance walker or a weekend stroller. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England & Wales & are published in association with Natural England the official body charged with developing & maintaining the Trails. ...

The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008 km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Padstow in north Devon famous these days for Rick Steins seafood restaurant all the way round to Falmouth on the south coast a distance of 169 miles (271 km). Following Natural Englands acorn waymarks the route hugs the coast right around Lands End & the Lizard via beautiful St Ives with its artistic heritage & Tate Gallery & Penzance & even offering walkers the unique view anywhere in the country of the chough
- the rare red-beaked crow that recently returned to Cornwalls cliffs after a long absence. This complete guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller has been fully updated & revised for 2013 redesigned throughout with many more colour photographs. & now features much more background information about the history cultural associations & wildlife along the way. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England & Wales & are published in association with Natural England the official body charged with developing & maintaining the Trails.
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The South West Coast Path is the longest of Britains National Trails following the spectacular coastline for 630 miles around the southernmost tip of England from Somerset all the way to Dorset. This volume of the Official National Trail Guide published in association with Natural England features the second section of 169 miles (271 km) from Padstow in north Cornwall to Falmouth on the south coast. From the surfing mecca of Newquay & St Ivess golden beaches it hugs the rugged clifftops round Lands End & the Lizard
- as far west & south as it is possible to go in Britain
- visiting serpentine harbours & craggy coves such as Cadgwith & Porthcurno with its dramatic open-air theatre. Besides truly wild sea-life like seals & fulmars the Path offers the only chance anywhere in the country to see the delightful red-beaked chough. For the holiday stroller or the long-distance walker this official guide contains everything you need. This new edition has been fully updated & revised & completely re-designed with many new photographs for 2013. It features Ordnance Survey 1:25 000 maps for the whole route.

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