South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Somerset and Devon in England
Minehead to Barnstaple

South West Coast Path Walking Holidays
Itineraries in Somerset and Devon from Minehead to Barnstaple

South West Coast Path Walking holiday
on the UK’s South West Coast Path in Somerset and Devon

from Minehead to Barnstaple, with optional trip to Lundy.

Seif-guided walking holidays on South West Coast Path with Lets Go Walking

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

Seif-guided walking holidays on South West Coast Path with Lets Go Walking

Enjoy a 68 mile self-guided South West Coast Path walking holiday on the first section of the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Barnstaple. The terrain is varied from Exmoor sweeping down to the sea, to the long beaches at Woolacombe.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Lets Go Walking

We offer 2 suggested itineraries on this section of the South West Coast Path walking holiday from Minehead to Barnstaple:

We are based in the South West of England and all our team have detailed local knowledge of the whole of the South West Coast Path.
We don’t expect you to do the whole walking trail in one holiday!
Take your time and enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.

The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.

We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.

Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.

Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.

All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing.  The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.

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South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Minehead to Barnstaple
in England UK
8 day itinerary

6 days walking and 7 nights

Suggested Itinerary
Day 1:arrive Minehead
Optional Day:optional extra day in Minehead
Day 2:Minehead to Porlock8 milesmoderate
Day 3:Porlock to Lynmouth14 milesmoderate
Optional Day:optional day in Lynmouth
Day 4:Lynmouth to Combe Martin13 milesstrenuous
Day 5:Combe Martin to Ilfracombe5 milesstrenuous
Optional Day:optional extra day in Ilfracombe
to visit Lundy
(depending on ferry timetable)
Optional Day:optional day in Ilfracombe
Day 6:Ilfracombe to Croyde14 milesstrenuous
Day 7:Croyde to Barnstaple14 mileseasy
Optional Day:optional extra day in Barnstaple
Day 8:depart Barnstaple
Prices per person for South West Coast Path
8 day itinerary 7 nights
Double or Twin
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
travelling with others
Solo
Traveller
2024£819£1,232£1,372
2025£819£1,232£1,372

All prices subject to change

Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location

Extra night in Ilfracombe and day trip to Lundy from £118.00 per person

Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
South West Coast Path
Walking Holiday
Minehead to Barnstaple

Can be added when booking online

Subject to availability              Supplement per person per night

Minehead
Northfield Hotel

double/twin
£49.00

single
please ask

Lynmouth
Rising Sun Hotel

double/twin
£53.00

single
please ask

Rock House Hotel

£44.00

please ask

Heddons Mouth
Hunters Inn

double/twin
£25.00

single
please ask

Hunters Inn superior room

£38.00

please ask

If you would like to stay at Hunters Inn in Heddons Mouth, we can revise the itinerary so that this is an overnight stop.

Ilfracombe
Laston House

double/twin
£12.25

single
please ask

Olive Branch

£13.25

please ask

Osborne Hotel

£12.25

please ask

Croyde
Saunton Sands Hotel

double/twin
£139.00

single
please ask

Barnstaple
Imperial Hotel

double/twin
£86.00

single
please ask

Park Hotel

£86.00

please ask

Royal & Fortesque Hotel

£75.00

please ask

Yeo Dale Hotel

£43.00

please ask

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Minehead to Barnstaple
Suggested Tour Duration:

7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
68 miles
Min/max daily distance:
5/14 miles
Average Daily distance:
11 miles

Features:
boat trip to Lundy (optional)
Exmoor National Park
This route connects with:
South West Coast Path Barnstaple to Bude
Somerset Coast Path
Coleridge Way
Tarka Trail
Macmillan Way West
Two Moors Way

A 630 mile walking route which starts in Minehead in Somerset, goes through Devon and Cornwall and finishes in South Haven Point in Dorset. This forms part of the England Coast Path.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Let's Go Walking

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Minehead to Barnstaple
in England UK
12 day itinerary

10 days walking and 11 nights

Suggested Itinerary
Day 1:arrive Minehead
Optional Day:optional extra day in Minehead
Day 2:Minehead to Porlock8 milesmoderate
Day 3:Porlock to County Gate8 milesmoderate
Day 4:County Gate to Lynmouth6 milesmoderate
Optional Day:optional day in Lynmouth
Day 5:Lynmouth to Heddons Mouth7 milesstrenuous
Day 6:Heddons Mouth to Combe Martin6 milesstrenuous
Day 7:Combe Martin to Ilfracombe5 milesstrenuous
Optional Day:optional extra day in Ilfracombe
to visit Lundy
(depending on ferry timetable)
Optional Day:optional day in Ilfracombe
Day 8:Ilfracombe to Woolacombe7 milesstrenuous
Day 9:Woolacombe to Saunton7 mileseasy
Day 10:Saunton to Braunton8 mileseasy
Day 11:Braunton to Barnstaple6 mileseasy
Optional Day:optional extra day in Barnstaple
Day 12:depart Barnstaple
Prices per person for South West Coast Path
12 day itinerary 11 nights
Double or Twin
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
travelling with others
Solo
Traveller
2024£1,287£1,936£2,156
2025£1,287£1,936£2,156

All prices subject to change

Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location

Extra night in Ilfracombe and day trip to Lundy from £118.00 per person

Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
South West Coast Path
Walking Holiday
Minehead to Barnstaple

Can be added when booking online

Subject to availability              Supplement per person per night

Minehead
Northfield Hotel

double/twin
£49.00

single
please ask

Lynmouth
Rising Sun Hotel

double/twin
£53.00

single
please ask

Rock House Hotel

£44.00

please ask

Heddons Mouth
Hunters Inn

double/twin
£25.00

single
please ask

Hunters Inn superior room

£38.00

please ask

If you would like to stay at Hunters Inn in Heddons Mouth, we can revise the itinerary so that this is an overnight stop.

Ilfracombe
Laston House

double/twin
£12.25

single
please ask

Olive Branch

£13.25

please ask

Osborne Hotel

£12.25

please ask

Croyde
Saunton Sands Hotel

double/twin
£139.00

single
please ask

Barnstaple
Imperial Hotel

double/twin
£86.00

single
please ask

Park Hotel

£86.00

please ask

Royal & Fortesque Hotel

£75.00

please ask

Yeo Dale Hotel

£43.00

please ask

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Minehead to Barnstaple
Suggested Tour Duration:

11 nights, 10 days walking
Total Distance:
68 miles
Min/max daily distance:
5/8 miles
Average Daily distance:
7 miles

Features:
boat trip to Lundy (optional)
Exmoor National Park
This route connects with:
South West Coast Path Barnstaple to Bude
Somerset Coast Path
Coleridge Way
Tarka Trail
Macmillan Way West
Two Moors Way

A 630 mile walking route which starts in Minehead in Somerset, goes through Devon and Cornwall and finishes in South Haven Point in Dorset. This forms part of the England Coast Path.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Let's Go Walking

South West Coast Path Terrain Grading

Easy:  flat or undulating terrain

Moderate:  a few ups and downs, the section requiring more effort than an easy section. For example, a section of 9 miles can require the amount of effort needed for 12 miles.

Strenuous:  many ups and downs, the section requiring more effort than a moderate section. For example, a section of 9 miles can require the amount of effort needed for 15 miles.

Severe:   many steep climbs, the section requiring twice the amount of effort as an easy section. For example, a section of 9 miles can require the amount of effort needed for 18 miles.

The Woolacombe Marathon will take place along the South West Coast Path in Woolacombe on Sunday 30th June 2024.
This affects your enjoyment of the South West Coast Path in North Devon in the area of Woolacombe. 
Therefore when booking your walking holiday on South West Coast Path or Tarka Trail in North Devon we suggest you avoid this date.

This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.

The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.

Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.

Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.

What’s included
in your South West Coast Path Walking Holiday in UK

  • accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
  • room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
  • daily luggage transfer
  • support should there be any problems on route
  • detailed itineraries
  • guide book
  • Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps

Optional Extras
for your  South West Coast Path Walking Holiday in UK

  • upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
  • transfers back to car or station
  • parking facilities
  • rest days
  • inn to inn walks
  • day trip to Lundy
 

What’s not included
in your  South West Coast Path Walking Holiday in UK

  • lunches and dinners
  • travel insurance

Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.

South West Coast Path Walking Holiday
Minehead to Barnstaple:
How to get there:

  • By Plane to Bristol where we can arrange transfer to Minehead
  • By Car to Minehead where parking is available
  • By Train to Taunton where we can arrange transfer to Minehead
  • By Bus to Minehead

A 630 mile walking route which starts in Minehead in Somerset, goes through Devon and Cornwall and finishes in South Haven Point in Dorset. This forms part of the England Coast Path.

South West Coast Path walking holiday in UK with Let's Go Walking

Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.

This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Our telephone Lines are open 7 days a week.

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or +44 (0)207 193 1252

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October to February 9am to 5pm
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