Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of the South West Coastal Path. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon stroll to take you to a beautiful view or a hike. Head to the beach, turn left or right and you’ll be on the South West Coast Path, the longest National Trail in the UK. The heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery along the way are truly inspirational and full of new experiences.
I live in Paignton right on the Coast, so I’m lucky to get to walk on the South West Coastal Path almost everyday. I have covered much of the South Devon sections but I do have a way to go to cover more of the Cornwall, North Devon and Somerset parts. I will of course keep adding more and more images to the tour every time I visit another section.
Enjoy a virtual tour of Anstey's Cove tucked away below limestone cliffs, a small rocky beach with views across Lyme Bay to the Dorset coast.
Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Babbacombe Beach a small shingle beach set beneath the cliffs of Babbacombe Downs in Torquay.
Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Babbacombe Cliff Railway taking you from the top of Babbacombe Downs to Oddicombe Beach below in Torquay.
This is one of my favourite views in the bay, especially on a clear day
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of the very popular Bantham beach, one the top beaches to visit in Europe looking out over the iconic Burgh Island.
Virtual tour of Beacon Cove a shingle beach hidden away near Torquay town centre. It provides a great place to escape the hustle and bustle.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Beer a picturesque fishing village once known for being a haven for smugglers thanks to many caves found around the cliffs
Enjoy a virtual tour of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island one of the most popular destinations in Devon
Enjoy a virtual tour of the pink pub Bowgie Inn with it's spectacular views over Crantock beach just a stones throw from Newquay.
Enjoy a virtual tour of Breakwater Beach Brixham, a shingle beach with excellent views across the bay and a great place to watch the sunset.
Enjoy a virtual tour of Brixham Breakwater a gentle, predominantly level walk along the breakwater with panoramic views across the harbour and Torbay
Enjoy a virtual tour of Broadsands Beach a stunning red sandy beach sheltered between headlands with a long promenade lined with colourful beach huts.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Budleigh Salterton one of Devon’s most unspoilt historic seaside towns and it's quaint surrounding villages
Enjoy a virtual tour of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Burgh Island & Bigbury-on-Sea, one of the most popular destinations in Devon.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Challaborough a picturesque sandy cove sat in the shadow of Bigbury-On-Sea looking out over the iconic Burgh Island.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Churston Cove Brixham, a peaceful and incredibly beautiful, idyllic spot surrounded by cliffs and woodland.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Churston Point with a gentle stroll around the Domesday estate of Churston Ferrers
A virtual tour of Corbyn Head Beach nestled under the headland that keeps it sheltered form Torquay's south westerly or westerly winds.
Enjoy some amazing views of the bay and learn about the area and history in the visitor center
If you like views then there are some spectacular ones to see from here across Start Bay and the Dart Estuary #Daymark #Kingswear
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Elberry Cove a pretty shingle beach, usually quiet with beautiful clear water and fantastic views.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Fairy Cove tucked away behind Paignton harbour and very well sheltered and popular with the locals & dog walkers.
A 360 virtual tour of Froward Point one of the last surviving Second World War coastal defence positions with some amazing views #kingswear #history #nationaltrust
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Goodrington Beach with soft, golden red sand and calm shallow water make this a favourite for locals and tourists
Enjoy a virtual tour of Goodrington Cliff Gardens & Promenade. A nice casual stroll from the headland down to the beautiful Goodrington Beach
Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Great Western Beach surrounded by high cliffs and popular with surfers who want to avoid the heavy swells at Fistral beach and quieter than the neighbouring Towan beach.
Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Hayle Beach famed for its three miles of golden sand and regarded as an international quality bird-watching spot
Virtual tour of Hollicombe Beach sheltered below high sandstone cliffs making it a real suntrap and usually quiet compared to beaches around.
A 360 virtual tour of Hollicombe Park a quite park between Paignton & Torquay which is part of the South West Coastal Path.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Hope Cove, once a favourite haunt for smugglers, now a picturesque hidden jewel of South Devon
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Institute beach a quiet little cove backed by red sandstone cliffs tucked away behind the Livermead Cliff Hotel.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Jacobs Ladder Beach one of Sidmouth's two large beaches and a great spot for families
Enjoy a virtual tour of Jennycliff a lovely place to visit with great views over Plymouth Sound and the surrounding countryside.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Kingsand & Cawsand tucked away in a secluded corner of Cornwall, it's something of an undiscovered gem.
Enjoy a virtual tour of Livermead beach a narrow strip of coarse red Devon sand below the main seafront road between Torquay and Paignton.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of London Bridge Torquay a naturally formed limestone arch not far from the main harbour
Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Maidencombe Beach Torquay, a quiet relaxing haven surrounded by towering red stone cliffs.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Mansands Beach a stunning secluded beach very few people, even locals realise it exists just a mile from Brixham
Enjoy a virtual tour of Meadfoot Beach a peaceful favourite with the locals where you'll see plenty of activity going on.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of North Sands nestled along the west side of the Salcombe Estuary and surrounded by plush green hillside.
A 360 virtual tour of Oddicombe Beach beneath the 300ft cliffs of Torquay's Babbacombe Downs that spectacularly callapsed a few years ago.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Oyster Cove a lovely little secluded beach to chillout, very popular with the locals and dog friendly.
Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Torbay between Torquay and Brixham. It's a beautiful place to sit & watch the world go by.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Paignton Sands, a long sandy beach in the middle of Torbay that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Peaked Tor Cove is a small pebbled cove often forgotten making it usually a quiet place to chill and relax.
Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Perranporth one of Cornwall's best known and most popular beaches. Boasting an enormous expanse of golden sand, great surf, hundreds of rockpools, caves and Chapel Rock in the middle of the beach with its small natural tidal bathing pool. #Perranporth #beach #cornwall
Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Porth Beach is a lovely sandy beach set in a deep inlet that is very well sheltered with headlands on both sides.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Preston beach a red sand beach just a short walk from Paignton Sands renowned for its many painted beach huts and one of Torbay's most popular beaches and is a local favourite.
Take a walk along the Rock End path and you'll come across Torquay's coastal castle.
A virtual tour of Roundham Head a leisurely and wheelchair friendly walk around the headlands rocky red layered cliffs with breathtaking views
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Saltern Cove one of the SSSI designated sites in Torbay and the only underwater Local Nature Reserve in the UK.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Seaton surrounded by beautiful countryside and World Heritage coastline famous for its geology and fossil finds.
Enjoy a 360º virtual tour of Sharkham Point headland located close to the Devon fishing town of Brixham with fine views over Torbay.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Shell Cove a hidden gem tucked away behind Waterside Holiday Park just off the South West Coastal Path
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Shoalstone Beach & Pool a small beach and a 53m sea water swimming Pool one of only a few left in the country.
Eenjoy a 360 virtual tour of Sidmouth Town Beach part of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty popular with fossil hunters.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Silver Cove, Brixham a small little gem where you'll more than likely have the entire beach to yourself.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of South Milton Sands with its long sandy beach and calm water looking out over the iconic Thurlestone Rock
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Thatcher Cove a small quiet beach looking out toward Torbay's mysterious island Thatcher Rock
Enjoy a virtual tour of Thatcher Point the closest you can get on land to the mysterious Torbay island Thatcher Rock.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Thurlestone North Beach. Quieter than the other beaches, this small remote picturesque beach is well worth a visit.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Torre Abbey Sands, together with Corbyn Head Beach is Torquay's most popular main beach.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Towan Beach at the heart of Newquay and known for the Island, one of Newquays most photographed landmarks.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of the Valley of the Rocks, a forgotten Victorian Torquay attraction, now left for nature to take its course
A virtual tour of Watcombe Beach surrounded by ancient woodland and cliffs that shelter the beach, making this place a suntrap during the day.
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Waterside Cove a hidden gem tucked away behind Waterside Holiday Park just off the South West Coastal Path
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Wembury Beach backed by picturesque rolling Devon hills and one of the best beaches for rock pooling in the UK
Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of Wembury Point in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you might bump into some wild ponies grazing.
The South West Coast Path is a trail stretching 630 miles (1,014km) from Minehead in Somerset, through Devon and Cornwall to Poole in Dorset.
- South West Coast Path is England’s longest waymarked footpath.
- Coast Path signs have the acorn waymark, common to all National Trails, and the words ‘Coast Path’. The distance to the next destination will also be shown at places where people join the path.
- Threading its way around the coastline, the Coast Path passes through a number of National Nature Reserves and Heritage Coasts, five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, two World Heritage Sites, a UNESCO designated Biosphere reserve and a Geopark, as well as one National Park.
- The halfway point is marked by a granite sculpture on the beach at Porthallow.
- Generally you’re not allowed to cycle on much of the South West Coast Path as nearly all of it uses public footpath which is only available to people on foot, so there is no legal right to ride a bike.
- Dogs are welcome on all 630 miles of the Coast Path. On some beaches dogs are banned during the summer. Where the Coast Path crosses a beach with a dog ban there will be a way to cross it with your dog – normally this is along the back of the beach, above the high tide mark. Where this is the case, please keep your dog on a lead, do not linger, and keep to the line of the Coast Path or signed alternative route.
- Unfortunately for Wild or Free camping there is no public right to do this on or near to the South West Coast Path. Some forms of wild camping are allowed on Dartmoor and in Scotland, everywhere else the landowner permission is required. Camping on the Coast Path without consent from the landowner is trespass. If asked to leave, failure to do so immediately could be deemed aggravated trespass which is a criminal offence.
- To avoid contaminating the bathing water, and it being a hazard to children playing, if your dog fouls on a beach, please pick it up and dispose of it in a bin.
- Use public transport to travel to your start point and then walk back, that way you won’t have to rush to catch the last bus or train.
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Remember the sunscreen.
- Take your rubbish home, don’t try and cram more stuff into an already overflowing bin.
- For more info check out www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk
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