The South West Coast Path: Minehead to Poole
The South West Coast Path unfurls for 630 miles, making it England’s longest national trail. Starting at Minehead in Somerset, the route hugs the coast through Devon and Cornwall, and ends in Poole, Dorset.
You’ll pass wild moorland, secluded coves, colourful harbours and windswept cliffs. Look for fossils on the Jurassic Coast, and watch for dolphins or seals if you’re lucky. Many walkers choose to tackle this route in sections, with each stretch revealing new seascapes and wildlife.
Check tide times before travel, don’t walk on sand dunes and keep yourself and dogs away from coastal birds (and flowers, some are toxic) and marine creatures. Keep numbers to hand to report concerns for: farm animals, wildlife or marine creatures.
Read about keeping dogs safe by the seaside (check beach bans before travel and keep dogs away from cliffs, seaweed, palm oil, uncapped mine shafts and jellyfish.
