Perranporth to Crantock
Difficulty: Moderate
Wind, dunes, three seals and a safe change of plan when high water stopped the Gannel crossing.
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South West Coast Path hikes
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How we rate difficulty
Estimated grades based on the full route in clear, dry conditions: Easy — mostly level, straightforward paths; Moderate — some climbs or uneven ground; Hard — sustained effort, steep or rough ground, or remote navigation; Very hard — exceptional distance or repeated steep climbs. Weather, mud, tides and visibility can make a walk much harder.
South West Coast Path hikes
11 adventuresClifftop paths, Cornish coves and the rugged coastline of Devon and Cornwall.
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2026
South Milton Sands to Salcombe
Difficulty: Hard
Thirteen hot coastal miles with Age, endless sea views, a cold beer—and the small matter of getting back.
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Mullion Cove to Gunwalloe
Difficulty: Hard
Fourteen coastal miles featuring coffee, an invisible castle, a rebellious footpath, a wedding and a vital ice cream.
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Valley of Rocks via Hunters Inn
Difficulty: Hard
A 14.54-mile coastal circular with strong winds, wild cliffs, a pub stop and an accidental Lynton extension.
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Perranporth to Porthtowan
Difficulty: Hard
A blustery coastal walk featuring St Agnes Head, Wheal Coates, dramatic sea views and essential coffee stops.
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Bedruthan Sunset Hike
Difficulty: Moderate
Eight spring miles to Porthcothan, with secluded coves, glorious evening light and a sunset partly defeated by cloud.
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Ringmore to Burgh Island Circular
Difficulty: Moderate (estimated)
Around eight miles with Kay Burry and Barry, warm sunshine and a visit to the Pilchard Inn.
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Hartland Quay to Bude
Difficulty: Very hard
About 22 miles of cliffs, valleys and coastal views, from an 11am start to an 8pm arrival in Bude.
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Kynance Cove to Cadgwith
Difficulty: Moderate
Eleven sunny miles via Lizard Point, narrow coast paths, Cadgwith and a surprisingly jungle-like amount of vegetation.
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Geevor Tin Mine to Land’s End
Difficulty: Hard
A dramatic stretch of the South West Coast Path through mining country, Cape Cornwall, Sennen Cove and finally Land’s End.
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Porthleven to Penzance
Difficulty: Hard
Around 14 miles of coastal paths, old mine workings and views of St Michael’s Mount.
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