Description
The landscape and the journey
Paddy Dillon follows Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset from Minehead to South Haven Point near Poole. Exmoor, fishing harbours, beaches and the Jurassic Coast offer a complete long-distance journey or memorable shorter sections.
Routes and itinerary options
The approximately 1022 kilometres have 45 stages of 12–38 kilometres, adaptable through accommodation and transport links. South Dorset Ridgeway provides an inland alternative; St Ives, Falmouth, Plymouth and Lyme Regis offer starting points for different coastal regions.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 OS maps, profiles and Cicerone GPX files accompany accommodation, meals, public and luggage transport, equipment and seasonal advice. Cicerone’s three separate OS map booklets are sold separately, not included. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Repeated steep descents and climbs make some sections demanding. Consider spring or autumn, summer crowds and services, and current tides, weather and ferry connections. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language guidebook by Paddy Dillon. Fourth edition, published in 2026. 352 pages. ISBN 9781786313164.
