Hi
I joined this forum in order to get advice from experts on walking the south west coastal path with my husband, 7 year old and our dog in the first week of August. I need an easy 20 mile route to do in about 5 days. Figure my daughter can do 2 hours walking a day!
Any ideas? tips? HELP! Hoping to do pub lunches/dinners/b&b accommodation.
I was looking at Lyme Regis to Abbotsbury but then realised that it falls on the golden cap route which may be too challenging for my daughter (is that right?...comments)
thanks so much.
Golden Cap is not too bad - a bit steep in places but easily accessed.
There is a lot of up and down on the SWCP but the section from Kimmeridge to Studland is very good. I think there is still a bus to Kingstone at least from Swanage.
The problem will be getting back to your car. There are places for B+B but they are few and far between in some places.
Walking to Abbostbury is hard work as the last section is on shingle and even I found it hard on the thighs. The path between Lyme and Charnmouth is closed and you detour onto a road which is steep at the start and not much fun near Charmouth - I would give that a miss. Osmington to West Lulworth is also good.
Although the North Coast has a fierce reputation Tintagel to Padstow is not bad - or you could cut it short at Port Issac.
There is really no where of interest on the SWCP that is not steep in some parts.
This link can help you plan your accommodation etc
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/south-west-coast-path/plan