Britain’s Best Walks – South West
The best walks in South West England, as voted by the British public
Think of walking in the South West and the incredible coast path springs to mind. But plenty of other routes from the South West appeared on ITV’s Britain’s Favourite Walks: Top 100.
Here are some of our favourites. Complete with walk descriptions, step-by-step instructions and maps, there’s everything you need to head out and walk the routes yourself.
They’re all free to view and come with printable OS maps – just register on our website to get started. And if you like these routes, there are thousands more to enjoy if you become a member.
Happy walking!
The Best Walks in the South West of England
St Ives, Cornwall
This exhilarating circuit starts at the artists’ haven of St Ives following a scenic stretch of ...
Bedruthan, Cornwall
Despite Cornwall’s ever-growing popularity, long stretches of this beautiful coast remain wild and ...
Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall
A stunning circular walk around the Lizard Peninsula visiting Kynance Cove and Lizard Point, the ...
Bowerman's Nose, Devon
This is an open, gently undulating walk on moorland that inspired The Hound of the Baskervilles. ...
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
See the pick of Bristol’s viewpoints on this fascinating walk - the magnificent panorama over the ...
Handfast Point, Dorset
A wonderfully varied walk along the eastern rim of the Isle of Purbeck, taking in the blue ...
Broadway, Cotswolds
Explore the Cotswold escarpment starting in the historic Broadway village, with the final ascent ...
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