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Self Guided Walking Holidays in
South West England and Wales
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Looking out to sea between Crackington Haven and Tintagel on The South West Coast Path walking holiday from Encounter Walking Holidays.

The South West Coast Path

The best loved UK National Trail. All 630 miles covered for walkers.

Run by walkers, for walkers.
The regions premier
walking experts.
Largest choice of routes
in the South West & Wales.
Choose the accommodation
that suits you best.
A bespoke itinerary,
to fit your plans.
Specialists in supporting
overseas walkers.
Individual advice,
tailored itineraries.

All of our UK self guided walking holiday routes.
Click on the route markers for full information.

Encounter Walking Holidays Walking Information Booklet

Walkers Information Handbook

We provide all of our walkers with a copy of this excellent guide to help answer questions about our self guided walking holidays. Those booking our holidays receive booklets with their maps and guidebooks, If you have general questions about how our holidays work day to day its worth looking at it online for more info. You will find lots of useful information if you have not walked in the UK or not been on a self guided walking holiday before.

If you prefer you can use the buttons below to be taken directly to our walk pages. 

A few of our favourites...

Below Crook Peak On Encounter Walking Holidays Mendip Way route
clipart of a hiker walking
The Mendip Way

Approx. 50 miles. A designated ‘Area of outstanding Natural Beauty’ that bridges the full variety Somerset's landscape.

St. Etheldreda's Church at St. Audries on Encounter Walking Holidays Coleridge Way Route
clipart of a hiker walking
Coleridge Way

Approx. 51 miles. Discover timeless,  pretty villages and endless inspiring views on a walk suitable for all.

St Just to Porthcurno.jpeg
clipart of a hiker walking
South West Coast Path,

Approx. 41 miles. Option to return to St. Ives on The St Michaels Way.

St. Ives to
Penzance
Crow Point between Minehead and Westward Ho! on Encounter Walking Holidays South West Coast Path Section 1
cilpart of a hiker walking
South West Coast Path,

Approx. 50 miles. A designated ‘Area of outstanding Natural B