Useful information: The Official Guide to the South West Coast Path



Useful information

PICTURE: Planning the next trip
Planning the next trip

Join the Path at coastal towns, villages or car parks.

PICTURE: Close up of Coast Path signFollow the signs and waymarks with the words 'Coast Path' and the acorn symbol, which is used by all National Trails.

Signs at main access points will also show the distance to the next destination.

Either walk 'there and back', use public transport in one direction or combine a section of Coast Path with inland footpaths to make a circular walk.

Elsewhere on the website there are more details of short walks, and tips on planning multi-day trips.

Visit the Traveline website to see whether you can get to the start of your walk by public transport.

Use the distance calculator to assess the length of your walk.

Choose from the many maps and guidebooks that are available.

Visit Tourist Information Centres for local Coast Path walks leaflets produced by a range of organisations and businesses.

Check Path News for brand new sections of Coast Path and any temporary diversions (caused by cliff falls or land slips).

Read our Coast Path safety guidelines.