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    South West Coast Path

    England · South West England
    Challenging

    England's longest National Trail at 1036km, following the entire coastline of the South West peninsula from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset. The route traverses the dramatic cliffs of North Devon, the rugged granite headlands of Cornwall, the sheltered estuaries of South Devon, and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Expect constant ascent and descent along clifftop paths, with a cumulative elevation gain exceeding that of Everest. Coastal scenery ranges from wild and exposed Atlantic coastline to gentler southern shores with sandy coves.

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    Distance
    1036 km
    Duration
    40–56 days
    Total Ascent
    20,188 m
    Total Descent
    20,186 m
    Elevation Range
    0–318 m
    Region
    South West England

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