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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- Cornwall's Coastal path 8 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, Dartmouth Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 24 mi Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- US$2,125
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.
No departure dates availableDuration 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 
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 
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 
This challenging rocky cliff section has +710m/-690m elevation changes on the 18 km stage from St Ives to St. Just, passing through blooming gorse and orchid meadows. The 19 km route to Land's End brings +610m/-690m gains, where you'll find the coastal surveillance station and shipwreck sites along the Atlantic cliffs. Kemyel nature reserve's shady forest paths lead to Norman castle ruins on St Michael's Mount during your 98-103 km trip.
Duration 8 days Destinations St Ives, Porthcurno, Penzance Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 20 mi Operator DERTOUR From
- US$1,480
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, Lelant, Hayle, Zennor, Sennen, Land's End, Porthcurno Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 51 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,360
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$899
No departure dates availableDuration 7 days Destinations St Ives, Lelant, Hayle, Zennor, Sennen, Porthcurno Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Moderate Distance 36 mi Operator DERTOUR 
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, Botallack, St Just, Sennen, Land's End, St Levan, Porthcurno, LamornaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 78 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$2,206
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, Carbis Bay, Zennor, St Just, Land's End, Porthcurno, Lamorna, MouseholeSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 37 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,477
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