Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in South West England
The coastal paths between St Ives and Land's End offer some of England's most untamed walking, where granite cliffs meet the Atlantic and tiny farming hamlets dot the landscape. Our walking tours blend daily routes of 6-10 kilometers with stops at old mining sites and Iron Age forts. The Weymouth to Lulworth section really stands out - you'll pass the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door and find quiet coves that make perfect rest spots. Around Pendeen and St Just, the paths tell stories of Cornwall's tin mining past, while the routes near Mousehole show you a gentler side with palm trees, valley walks and colorful spring flowers.
10 best hiking & trekking South West England tours
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MelissaSouth West England travel expert at TourRadar
- Devon and Cornwall Walking Tour
- Walking South Devon's Coastal Path
- Country Roads of Wales, Devon & Cornwall (Small Groups, 11 Days) (22 destinations)
- Cornwall - South West Coastal Path: From Padstow to St. Ives 8 Days
- Jurassic Coast Hiking
- Cornwall - South West Coastal Path: From St. Ives to Penzance 8 Days
- Star Hiking Cornwall - In the British Caribbean 7 Days
- Hiking on the South West Coast Path Mevagissey to Plymouth 7 Days
- Hiking on the South West Coastal Path Minehead to Westward Ho 9 Days
- Hiking on the South West Coastal Path Westward Ho to Padstow 10 Days
Daily guided walks wind through varied terrain in this cultural expedition. From Rick Stein's seafood to ancient moorland sites, local traditions come alive with comprehensive guiding throughout.
Duration 6 days Destinations Exeter, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park, Padstow, Port Isaac, Gorran Haven, Mevagissey Age Range Ages 18+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 130 mi Operator Active England Tours From
- US$3,338
Coastal paths and maritime history merge in this self-guided hiking adventure. The daily walks offer perfect balance between exploring fishing villages and nature reserves. Quality accommodations and breakfast set the standard for comfort.
Duration 8 days Destinations Plymouth, Exeter Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 35 mi Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- US$1,850
Country Roads of Wales, Devon & Cornwall (Small Groups, 11 Days) (22 destinations)
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A Local Expert leads you on a foraging walk through Brecon Beacons National Park, teaching about edible and medicinal plants among old red sandstone cliffs. You'll trek Exmoor National Park's moorland and woodland, then head to Dartmoor National Park's rolling valleys around Bovey Castle's 275 acres.
No departure dates availableDuration 11 days Destinations London, Oxford, Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bath, Brecon Beacons National Park, Cardiff, Glastonbury, Plymouth, LooeSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Easy Distance 764 mi Operator Insight Vacations 
Trek 106 km along South West England's coastal cliffs from Padstow to St Ives over 8 days, with daily walks up to 21 km on moderate terrain. You'll pass Trevose Head lighthouse, climb Tregea Hill above Portreath's historic mining harbor, and cross Carvannel Downs' 10 km stretch of National Trust land while seeing coastal villages like Gwithian, sandy Carbis Bay, and Hayle Estuary's famous seabirds.
Duration 8 days Destinations Padstow, Porthcothan, Newquay, Perranporth, Portreath, Hayle, St Ives Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 36 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,443
Navigate moderate hiking trails with provided GPX guidance on this self-guided adventure. Historical sites and coastal paths blend seamlessly, while first-class rail and steam train rides add nostalgic charm.
No departure dates availableDuration 4 days Destinations London, Weymouth, Lulworth, Swanage, Studland, Corfe Castle, Wareham Age Range Ages 12+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 256 mi Operator Intrepid Freestyle 
Walk the South West Coastal Path from St Ives to Penzance on this 8-day moderate trek, covering around 11 km daily with steep climbs above River Cove where seals rest on the rocks. You'll see prehistoric ring-shaped quoits near Zennor's moorlands, pass through the UNESCO Cornish Mining landscape at Botallack with its clifftop Crowns Mine, then finish at Minack Theatre carved into Porthcurno's cliffs.
Duration 8 days Destinations St Ives, Zennor, Pendeen, Sennen, Botallack, Porthcurno, Mousehole, Lamorna, Penzance, Newlyn Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 38 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,451
Coastal paths between St Ives and Zennor bring cliffs that drop into the Atlantic and rocky trails with varied terrain. The historic Geevor Tin Mine sits along your route before continuing to Land's End, England's most westerly point. Sennen Cove to Porthcurno has you walking clifftop paths with GPS data provided, covering Cornwall's wildest coastal scenery across 6 full days of hiking.
Duration 7 days Destinations St Ives, Hayle, Zennor, Sennen, Porthcurno Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 22 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,425
Duration 7 days Destinations Mevagissey, Charlestown, Fowey, Polruan, Polperro, Looe, Seaton, Plymouth Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 136 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,108
Walk the first section of the 630-mile South West Coast Path from Minehead to Westward Ho! across 8 days of moderate hiking. You'll tackle the UK's highest coastline between Porlock Weir and Lynmouth, then head past rugged headlands near Combe Martin before following the gentler Tarka Trail through Braunton Burrows nature reserve to Instow, with luggage transported between stops and detailed route notes for this 16+ self-guided trek.
Duration 9 days Destinations Minehead, Lynmouth, Lynton, Combe Martin, Woolacombe, Braunton, Instow, Westward Ho! Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 44 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,427
Navigate South West England's coastline from Westward Ho! through Hartland Point to Padstow, covering 127 km with serious elevation challenges. Trek past the Pentargon waterfall, cross the deep Scrade valley, and walk the grassy cliff paths behind Widemouth Bay beaches.
Duration 10 days Destinations Westward Ho!, Clovelly, Morwenstow, Bude, Crackington Haven, Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac, Padstow Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 47 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,666
