South West Coast Path - Classic

Route

What's the plan?

What's Included

Included:

√ Booking the hotels
We will take care of arranging accommodation for you. We will also provide you with a detailed itinerary for every stage and instructions on how to get to the trailhead. 

√ Accommodation
We will arrange your accommodation on The South West Coast Path in hotels. The accommodation will be in shared rooms when possible, although most hotels on the route offer private rooms.

√ Accommodation in St. Ives and The Lizard
We will arrange the accommodation before and after your South West Coast Path trek. Before the trek, you will spend the night in St. Ives, and at the end of the trek, you will spend one last night at a hotel in The Lizard.

√ Breakfast
Breakfast is, if possible, included in this trek and it will be provided every morning at the hotel before you continue with your South West Coast Path adventure.

√ Baggage Transfer
This trek includes the transfer of your luggage throughout the entire trek. Your bags will be picked up every morning from the hotel lobby and will be driven to your next stop. Baggage transfers allow you to travel lighter during the day and enjoy the walk in a more relaxed manner.

Excluded:

× Airfare and Visa
You have to make your way to St. Ives. The total amount is exclusive of flights to England. 

× Transfers
Once in England, you will have to make your way to the trailhead in St. Ives. We will provide the instructions and assist you with how to get there and back to Newquay, London or Bristol after the trek, but the bus/train tickets are not included. 

× Travel Insurance
Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

× Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast is included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch and dinner at the shops, hotels, and restaurants along the way.

× Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.

Accommodation

Packing list

Packing List

On the South West Coast Path, being prepared for the changing weather is paramount. England has a very diverse climate and you may experience all four seasons in one day! With this in mind, it’s essential to pack clothing, footwear, and accessories suitable for changing weather conditions. 

Try to base your clothing on the "three-layer" principle. This consists of a base layer, which will absorb the moisture from your skin; a middle layer, which should provide some warmth; and a waterproof outer layer to protect you from the rain and the wind. Here are our recommendations for your South West Coast Path walk:

- Trousers, waterproof, lightweight, and quick-drying
- Shirts for base layer
- Warm jacket or pullover for middle layer
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm hat and gloves
- Trekking boots, worn in
- Good quality socks
- Extra footwear for the night
- Map
- Waste bags
- Whistle to summon assistance in case of accidents
- Water bottle containing enough water to take you to your next stop
- Torch (preferably a head-torch) with spare bulb and batteries
- Emergency food and snacks (high energy snacks such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars etc.)
- Hiking poles 
- First aid kit

FAQ

FAQ

What is the best season?
The South West Coast Path is best walked between March and October, but July and August are very busy with tourists. Because the South West Coast is near France, the weather is very nice in the summer period. Despite that, there can still be days when it rains a lot, after all, it still is England. Between March and October the maximum temperature is between 10 and 19 degrees, the minimum temperature between 4 and 13 degrees. In the months May, June and July the sun shines the most, and there is the least rainfall.   

How do I get to the starting point?
The South West Coast Path begins in St. Ives and ends in The Lizard. The path is traditionally walked counterclockwise, so you'll be less affected by the wind.     

Starting point 
To get to St. Ives, you first have to travel to London, Bristol or Newquay, either by public transport or by plane. Once in one of these three cities, you can travel to St. Ives by train or bus. The fastest and cheapest option is the train from Newquay, this trip takes just over 3 hours. From London, the journey takes 5 to 7 hours. You can also drive to St. Ives by car and pick it up after the hike.      

Ending point 
The South West Coast Path ends in The Lizard. The way back to Newquay is quite easy, there is a direct bus that takes over 3 hours. The train to London takes over 5 hours and the direct train to Bristol takes over 7 hours. In case you came by car, a bus trip from over 3 hours will bring you back to St. Ives. There are also possibilities to take a taxi cab.

Safety

Safety

The South West Coast Path is perfectly safe. The walk involves a lot of ascending and descending. 

When it comes to the direction of the hike, the most popular option is to walk the route counterclockwise. This way, you will have less problems with the wind. The path is well marked with the 'acorn', the national logo of walking paths in England.

English emergency number: 999

COVID-19

COVID-19

How to Book

How to Book?

On Bookatrekking.com you can find and compare the adventures of your dreams. Is this trekking your match? In that case, you can proceed with your booking. At Bookatrekking.com you make a deposit of 30% of the total amount. In the case of this trek, we will check the availability at the respective accommodations for you. There are two possible outcomes:

√ There is availability 
We go ahead and make all necessary arrangements for your trip. Once confirmed, we will send you a confirmation and your personal hiking guide. The remaining 70% must be paid at least two (2) weeks before the start of the trekking.

X There is no availability 
If there is no availability, we will look for other starting dates or another trekking in agreement with you. Are there no other options for you? Then your deposit of 30% will be refunded.

Cancellation Policy
If all the accommodations of this trekking are booked and confirmed, you will lose your deposit of 30% at all times. If you cancel within 14 days of your start date, you will lose your full booking amount.

Is it not quite clear yet or do you have questions? Please contact us via support@bookatrekking.com. We are happy to help you.