South West
Easily my favourite place in the UK to walk, although as it's my home patch I may be biased.
England’s southwestern peninsular of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire has the mildest climate and a varied coastline, which explains why it’s the UK’s most popular holiday area.
Across the southwest walkers will find some serious wild moorland areas and a few cities, but generally the landscape comprises rolling farmland that’s never far from the sea.
Expect crowds at holiday times but the positive side of the area’s popularity is a huge choice of accommodation that means inn-to-inn walks are an easy option. Organised self-guided walks are commonplace, with several specialist operators to choose from.
Walking in the UK
An essential guide to planning a walking holiday in the UK
The United Kingdom is a walking holiday paradise: Hundreds of thousands of miles of well-mapped public footpaths, beautifully varied landscapes, excellent hospitality, and easily accessible. It’s no wonder this is a nation of walkers. From the Scottish Highlands to the South Downs and almost everywhere in between, walker-friendly accommodation, well organised baggage transfer services and convenient transport connections make organising walking trips a piece of cake...read more
South West Travel Guides
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Dorset
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Cornwall
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Dartmoor National Park
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Exmoor National Park
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Somerset
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Devon
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South West Tours
The South West Coast Path (all sections)
Self-guided walking holidays on the SWCP
4 daysFrom £340
The Cotswolds Way (Chipping Campden to Bath)
Explore the classic Cotswolds scenery
10 daysFrom £925
South West Travel Companies
