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What is the South West Coast Path?

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The South West Coast Path is England’s longest National Trail walking route. The South West Coast Path stretches 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, through North Devon, Cornwall, into South Devon and finishing in Poole, Dorset. The path offers something for everyone with its culture, stunning scenery, history, wildlife, and geology. There are many coastal valleys, bustling harbours, golden beaches with beautiful coves, estuaries, and outstanding headlands. The South West Coast Path varies in difficulty, with some parts being fairly easy to walk, whilst other parts offer extreme terrain making it harder to walk in areas.