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
- 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
- South West Coast Path: St Ives to Land's End - 5 days (5 days)
- Jurassic Coast Hiking
- Cornwall - South West Coastal Path: From St. Ives to Mevagissey13 Days
- Cornwall's Coastal path 8 Days
- Hiking on the South West Coastal Path Westward Ho to Padstow 10 Days
- Hiking on the South West Coastal Path Minehead to Westward Ho 9 Days
- Hiking on the South West Coast Path Mevagissey to Plymouth 7 Days
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$1,444
Duration 5 days Destinations St Ives, Zennor, Pendeen, Botallack, Sennen, Land's End, Penzance Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 24 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$905
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 
Serious mountain hikes across South West England's clifftop terrain bring daily ascents averaging 400 meters, including the challenging 511-meter climb from Sennen to Mousehole via Porthcurno's Minack Point. The rugged coastline passes Gurnard's Head, Cape Cornwall, and Dodman Point, with the longest day covering 27 kilometers from Porthallow to Falmouth. Prehistoric sites including Neolithic sanctuaries at Carn Gloose and standing stones near Zennor appear along steep paths that descend to sheltered coves where seals bask on rocks near River Cove.
Duration 13 days Destinations St Ives, Zennor, Pendeen, Sennen, Botallack, Mousehole, Porthcurno, Lamorna, Penzance, NewlynSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 113 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$2,229
Rated 'Easy' in physical difficulty, this trip covers Cornwall's coastal paths with daily distances of 10-15 kilometers, suitable for ages 16+. Bus transfers handle luggage and stage support, starting with North Cliffs near St Ives and moving through Zennor's moorland to Land's End's promontory. The routes pass through former mining landscapes at St Just, golden beaches at Porthcurno, and wrap up with optional circular walks along St Michael's Way pilgrimage trail.
Duration 8 days Destinations St Ives, Hayle, Lelant, Zennor, Land's End, Porthcurno, Lamorna, Mousehole, Penzance, MarazionSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 37 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,528
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$1,667
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$1,428
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$1,109
