Self Guided Walking Holidays Tours & Trips in South West England

This self-guided road trip through England's southwest includes the Eden Project's tropical biomes in disused Cornish mining pits and Trebah Garden, ranked among the world's 80 most beautiful gardens. Hike independently along Beachy Head's cliff paths near Brighton, visit the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury, and cycle through Kent's rolling vineyard landscapes with included e-bike rental. You'll spend 11 nights in guesthouses spanning Bath, Cornwall, and Kent, with optional visits to Stonehenge and the Isle of Wight's Goodleaf treetop climbing trails.

Walk the iconic South West Coast Path from Weymouth to Swanage, covering 95 miles along the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast's ancient cliffs and fossil-filled shores. Stay at Hotel Rembrandt in Weymouth and the family-run The Limes in Swanage, with full English breakfasts included daily. Navigate independently using the Headwater Navigation App as you see Durdle Door's famous rock arch, Lulworth Cove's Heritage Centre, and the white chalk stacks of Old Harry Rocks.

Walk independently through Cornwall's coastal villages with luggage transfers handling your bags between 7 nights of mid-range accommodations from Padstow to St Ives. Follow detailed English digital route descriptions past Stepper Point's treacherous Doom Bar sandbar and the whitewashed Huer's Hut at Towan Head where lookouts once announced pilchard shoals. Pass through Gwithian's thatched cottages near The Pendarves Arms pub along the way. Daily distances vary from 9 to 21 km, with ferry crossings at the Gannel and beach walks along Perran's golden sands to St Piran's buried oratory.

Self-guided walkers navigate Cornwall's coast independently using provided GPS data and navigation apps, with 7 breakfasts included and a 24-hour service hotline for support. Daily stages progress from St Ives' North Cliffs through Zennor's ancient landscape to Land's End, then along turquoise bays at Porthcurno and historic Mousehole. The itinerary offers flexibility for choosing between St Michael's Way pilgrimage route or visiting St Michael's Mount island on the final full day.

Navigate this self-guided trek using provided GPS data and navigation app, covering 98-103 km without guided walks while your luggage transfers between accommodations. Hike independently from St Ives through varied terrain including dunes, rocky coastal paths, and steep cliff sections requiring sure-footedness. Stay 7 nights in functional middle-class guesthouses with daily breakfast, moving at your own pace from the North Cliffs to St Michael's Mount.