South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) is a 20.2 km National Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

Covering 20.2 km, this demanding trail is best tackled by experienced walkers in good condition. Budget roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes or consider splitting it across two days.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the SWCP waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a National Walking Network (NWN) trail, this route represents a nationally recognised hiking corridor. Infrastructure and waymarking are maintained at a high standard.