South West

'Covers the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucester, and so is the largest geographical Region in England.'

U3A Regions

'Relax and enjoy your guided or self guided walking holidays in the peaceful countryside of the West Country of England ... Discover the Cotswolds set amidst gentle rolling countryside and enjoy Somerset with its picturesque Mendip Hills. Also the beautiful Wiltshire Downs and its heritage together with the contrasting scenery of Exmoor with its coastline, heather moors and wooded combes ...'

Self-guided walks to purchase online for a selection of cities and towns in South-West England.

'Think of windswept moorlands, secret coves, lush green fields and an historic mining industry, not to mention smuggling in the days of old! Explore the prehistoric landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Find unusual trees and plants and learn about why they are there. See how the Great Western Railway opened up the Southwest for trade and tourism. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Quantocks and discover how they have been described by poets. '

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

'We are the largest and most experienced self guided walking holiday company in the South West of England. Regional specialists for walking holidays and luggage transfers along the UK's longest and best loved National Trail, the 630 mile South West Coast Path.'

'Foot Trails is Britain's leading creator of authentic and indulgent rural walking experiences. Our tailor made independent hiking tours and guided walking holidays are based in indulgent English (UK) country pubs ... '

Alison Howell

'Based on the coastal path in St Mawes Cornwall we are specialists in providing walking holidays on the 630 mile South West Coastal Path.'

'Specialises in self-guided, walking / hiking holidays and short breaks. We will move your luggage on for you, so that you can enjoy your walk pack free. Our walking tours cover a wonderful range of landscape and terrain in England's Westcountry (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Somerset) and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales.'

'Whilst much of the Coast Path is quite strenuous there are many sections that are much gentler, and are suitable for people with mobility problems, pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters ...'

South West Coast Path Association

'A walk along the Coast Path is a great way to work up a thirst and appetite to make the most of the many pubs found close to the path. Although the region is justly famous for cider, the local breweries are also famous for their ales. To find more pub walks, use the WalkFinder tool and tick pubs.'

South West Coast Path Association

'Choose from our library of days out by train walking guides, from beginners to advanced - all easily accessible from a South West Trains station ... ' ALERT South Western Railway is now the operator of 'South West Trains'. There is still a limited amount of walk information on their Site - but regrettably not the Series of Walks formerly described by SWT.

'Wessex – that well kept secret in southwest England - of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Somerset and Wiltshire ... What about walking along the incredible footpaths that criss cross this wonderful landscape? Some of these paths are long distance but can be accessed along the way for shorter breaks.'

'Free walking routes with maps in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Exmoor, Bath & NE Somerset. GPS friendly maps with waypoints for our routes.'

Trevor Walker