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Where does South West Coastal Path start and finish?
Starting at Minehead in Somerset it runs along the coastline of Exmoor, continuing along the coast of North Devon into Cornwall. It follows the entire coastline of Cornwall, goes across the mouth of the River Tamar and continues into Devon.
How difficult is the South West Coast Path?
It is rated as one of the world’s greatest walks – a 630-mile adventure around the coastline of the southwest peninsula. Although a tough walk – in completing it you will have climbed and descended over 115,000 feet, the equivalent of almost 4 Mount Everests, you don’t have to be super fit to do it.
What is the hardest part of the South West Coast Path?
Zennor
Equally tough is the section between St Ives and Zennor, this is a relatively short section but it is also one of the most challenging sections of the Path due to the rocky and sometimes boggy ground, and several steep ascents and descents between the headlands.
What is the best part of the South West Coastal Path?
The South West Coast Path doesn’t run along the beach itself, but courses inland beside the Fleet Lagoon. The best place to marvel at the size of the pebble ridge is at the visitor centre, near Wyke Regis, on the road to the Isle of Portland.
How long would it take to walk the South West Coastal Path?
How long does it take to complete the Trail? The Trail is 630 mile (1,014 km) long. In terms of walking days, a fast walker can complete the whole Trail in around 30 days, but a more leisurely pace with time to stop to see some of the sights just off the path is between 7 and 8 weeks.
How long can a human walk without stopping?
If a walker is well-trained and is taking breaks and a meal stop, then 20 miles a day is reasonable. If you take no breaks and are going fast, you may be able to cover 30 miles if you have steadily built your mileage over the course of three to six months.