Where coastlines, moors, and old stone paths lead to moments of quiet awe.
South West England is where dramatic coastlines meet ancient uplands and story-rich villages. It’s a region made for walking — from cliff paths high above the sea to open moorland beneath wide skies, and gentle trails linking villages built of warm, honey-coloured stone.
Every footpath here carries the scent of salt air or heather, and every turn reveals a view worth pausing for. Whether you're walking for beauty, solitude, or a sense of history — the South West has a trail for you.
South West Coast Path
England’s longest National Trail runs 630 miles (1,014 km) from Minehead in Somerset to South Haven Point near Poole Harbour in Dorset. Follow clifftop paths past Tintagel, Lizard Point, and Porlock Bay. Discover hidden coves, fishing villages, sea stacks, and sweeping ocean views — a truly iconic coastal journey.
Dartmoor & Exmoor
These neighbouring National Parks offer wild walking in open, elemental landscapes. Dartmoor is known for its granite tors, ancient stone circles, and roaming ponies, while Exmoor combines heather moorland, wooded combes, fast-flowing rivers, and a rugged, undeveloped coast near Lynmouth and Porlock.
The Cotswolds (Western Reaches)
The western and southern edges of the Cotswolds AONB fall within the South West, offering rolling hills, golden-stone villages, and classic English countryside. Base yourself in Painswick, Stow-on-the-Wold, or Tetbury, and walk village-to-village on trails like the Cotswold Way, which runs from Chipping Campden to Bath.
South West England is a place of elemental beauty — where coast, countryside, and heritage meet in harmony. Walk it slowly, and let the land leave its mark.
Curated stays for walkers, wanderers, and slow travellers — all within easy reach of the path.
Trusted tour companies offer self-guided walking holidays in the South West of England — with accommodation, luggage transfers, and detailed route notes included.
Choose a county to discover its trails, towns, villages and places to stay.
Start your walk on one of the region’s best-known routes.
