Hi folks, just a quick one with details of my daily route and gear list for the South West Coast Path. This is 1013km (630 miles) of wonderful hiking along the UK's longest national trail.…
South West Coast Path – Route and Gear List
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South West Coast Path Itinerary
I thru hiked the UK South West Coast Path during June and July 2018. As it turns out I timed my hike to coincide perfectly with the UK's hottest summer on record. The trail took…
SWCP Day 43. Langton Matravers to South Haven Point
Today's distance walked - approx 25 kms (15.5 miles). Ascent - approx 350m (1086 ft). I was up early, even for me today, and enjoyed my breakfast at 5am with a gorgeous sunrise. I said…
SWCP Day 42. Lulworth to Langton Matravers
Today's distance walked - approx 26kms (16 miles). Ascent - approx 1150m (3772 ft). Lulworth got a light sprinkle of rain last night, but nothing that's done anything to break the drought. My tent was…
SWCP Day 41. Osmington Mills to Lulworth Cove
Today's distance walked - approx 10 kms (6.2 miles). Ascent - approx 630m (2066 ft). When I got up this morning there was rubbish all over the camping field, so I picked up the overturned…
SWCP Day 40. Castletown, Portland to Osmington Mills
Today's distance walked - approx 13 kms (8 miles). Ascent - approx 100m (328 ft). I woke at 5am and had a coffee and Museli bar in my little hotel room. I went downstairs for…