The South West Coast Path is the stunning 630-mile (1008 km) trail around the edge of Britain. This volume includes the section of the Path from Minehead to Padstow, a distance of 163 miles (262 km). It crosses the Exmoor National Park, passing through the steep coastal villages of Lynton, Lynmouth, and Ilfracombe, before heading southwest into Cornwall via the surfers' beaches and the legendary Tintagel, to reach the gastronomic capital of Padstow.

Along the way, there is the coastal path around Lundy Island, with puffin ducks, and other spectacular wildlife from shearwaters to basking sharks. This guide has been fully revised and updated for 2016 and has been completely redesigned to include more color photographs and additional information about local history, cultural connections, and wildlife.

It is not just a hiking guide, but a comprehensive companion to the landscape of the Path, whether you are a dedicated long-distance walker or a weekend stoller. The Official National Trail Guides are the official manuals for the fifteen national trails in England and Wales and are published in partnership with Natural England, the official body responsible for the development and maintenance of the Trails.