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Crackington Haven to Boscastle: Walk the South West Coast Path

If you fancy a fitness challenge whilst taking in some of the splendid coastal views that Cornwall has to offer, then the hike from Crackington Haven to Boscastle ticks all the boxes.

Widemouth to Crackington Haven: Walk the South West Coast Path

The walk from Widemouth Bay to Crackington Haven is a stunner and the Path is just four minutes walk away from Gwelmor. High cliffs tops, layered rock formations and steep valleys set the scene for some sensational scenery. It's well worth the effort.

Hartland Quay to Morwenstow: Walk the South West Coast Path

The stretch from Hartland Quay to Morwenstow is not easy but you'll be rewarded with some amazing views of the rugged north Devon coastline.

Clovelly to Hartland Quay: Walk the South West Coast Path

This particular leg of The South West Coast Path has some of the most stunning coastal views which definitely make up for tough climbs along the way.

Gwelmor grabs Bronze at Cornwall Tourism Awards

Gwelmor has scooped a bronze award for Best Dog Friendly Business in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly and is commended in Self Catering Accommodation category

Appledore to Clovelly: Walk the South West Coast Path

The small fishing village of Appledore is a maze of narrow lanes lined with brightly coloured picture postcard cottages and is a great base for this stretch of cliffs and woods.

Barnstaple to Appledore: Walk the South West Coast Path

A flat and easy, but long walk which follows the route of the old railway line from Barnstaple to Bideford. Can be a bit frustrating as it feels as if you're not going anywhere fast and, as it also part of the Tarka Trail, it can get a bit busy, especially in summer.

Saunton to Barnstaple: Walk the South West Coast Path

Saunton Sands is a vast expanse of stunning golden beach on the north Devon coast. It's a popular spot with sun-seeking families and longboard surfers, and I can see why. It's simply stunning and, even better, dog friendly all year round.

Woolacombe to Saunton: Walk The South West Coast Path

A route that should have taken in Baggy Point and its 'superb views', but a misjudged turning found us cutting it off completely for an inland route instead before finally getting back on track at Croyde.

Combe Martin to Woolacombe: Walk The South West Coast Path

The phrase 'picture postcard' pretty much encapsulates this section of The South West Coast Path with sensation views littered with gorgeous coves and emerald green sea.

Heddon’s Mouth to Combe Martin: Walk The South West Coast Path

The day began with my belly in twists. After yesterday’s panic attack and having already seen the incline back out of the valley, I was a tad nervous to say the least. But I’d set myself a challenge to walk the entire South West Coast Path, so swiftly reminded myself I couldn’t give in at the first hurdle.

Lynton to Heddon's Mouth: Walk The South West Coast Path

Heddon's Mouth is described in the guidebook as 'dramatic' with 'spectacular coastal landscapes' and 'breathtaking scenery'. For me, this section was a story of dog ticks and panic attacks!

Porlock Weir to Lynton: Walk The South West Coast Path

This was an epic section of two halves; luscious green woodland and spectacular, open air cliff-top views. But luscious greenery can bring its problems, as we were to discover when we stopped for lunch at Sister’s Fountain deep in the woodland.

Minehead to Porlock Weir: Walk The South West Coast Path

Inspired by the book 'The Salt Path' by Gaynor Winn, we're attempting to walk The South West Coast Path, all 630 miles of it (albeit not all at once!). And so we began, on a rather damp summer’s day in 2019, from the steep 'map' sculpture on Minehead seafront that marks the start of this epic route.

Christmas trees planted to help prevent coastal erosion

More than 300 Christmas trees have been planted at Widemouth Bay to help protect against coastal erosion.

A winter beach break is the pawfect escape

A holiday cottage for the whole family

Our luxury self catering holiday cottage is perfect for the whole family to holiday together under one roof.

Crooklet's beach - north Cornwall

Crooklet's beach in north Cornwall is a wide expanse of golden sand, has cute and colourful beach huts to hire and a host of facilities making it a brilliant beach base for the whole family.

Summerleaze Beach - north Cornwall

A short walk from Bude's bustling town centre, Summerleaze beach is a fabulous family beach and a great spot for learning to surf and body board. It has plenty of facilities and accessibility, it has something for everyone.

Ground floor holiday cottage Cornwall

One of the great things about a break at Gwelmor holiday cottage is that our luxurious property is on a single level so it makes a great base for three generations to come together under one roof.