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Walking holiday on the UK's
South West Coast Path
from Looe to Salcombe
(or vice versa)
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
56 miles
Min/max daily distance:
5/14 miles
Average Daily distance:
9 miles
Grading:
easy to strenuous
Features:
Cremyll Ferry,
Plymouth,
Burgh Island
You make your own way to Looe. We can assist with coach transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of the walk.
Leaving Looe the path follows the cliff top past Seaton and Downderry when the Long Stone comes into view.
Today you walk along the stunning Whitsand Bay, past Tregantle Fort and heading towards Rame Head. Dive boats are often moored over the Scylla, the naval frigate sunk in 2004 as an artificial reef. Once you round Penlee Point Plymouth Sound comes into view.
After walking through Mount Edgcumbe Country Park you take the Cremyll Ferry across the River Tamar to Plymouth. This historic city has many points of interest; the Aquarium, Smeaton Tower, the Barbican and the Hoe to name but a few.
Leaving Plymouth you make your way around to Mount Batten Point and follow a very pleasant path along the east side of Plymouth Sound towards Wembury Point. After a laze on Wembury Beach a short stroll takes you to Warren Point and the ferry across the River Yealm to Newton Ferrers. At Wembury the South West Coast Path connects with the Two Moors Way.
You start the day with another ferry across Newton Creek, followed by a delightful walk around to the River Erme, which you have to wade across at low tide. The path now becomes a little more undulating before it arrives at Bigbury-on-Sea. Burgh Island can be visited by walking across the sands, or by 'sea tractor' if the tide is in. The art deco hotel was an inspiration to Agatha Cristie.
It's the turn of the ferry across the River Avon today, and then a fairly easy walk until Outer Hope. After Hope Cove the path goes out to Bolt Tail and Bolt Head, after which you turn towards Starehole Bay and Salcombe.
We can transfer you to your car or station.
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What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on the South West Coast Path
- 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
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the coast path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
We pride ourselves in offering the widest choice of bespoke walking holidays on the South West Coast Path.
Three nights
Seven nights
£149
£219
£429
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the South West Coast Path
- 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
All prices subject to change
Contact us for schedule and availability. Lines
are open 7 days a week. 9am to 9pm  New York 5 hours behind UK time: 4am to 4pm EDT  Sydney 10 hours ahead of UK time: 7pm to 7am EST or email us |
By Car to Looe where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Looe
"A really really enjoyable holiday. The places where we stayed were all excellent, we couldn't have wished for more. We will definately book again and would recommend you to others. We felt we had a holiday planned to fit exactly what we wanted, thank you".
Mr and Mrs Griffiths 2010
Mr and Mrs Lyon 2010
"Thank you for everything and see you again next year!"
Mr and Mrs Wood 2009
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