Day 2: Minehead to Porlock Weir
Distance: 16km (10 miles), 450m (1,500ft) of ascent. The coach will pick us up from Holnicote House and take us to the seafront at Minehead. We ascend to the high level cliff path, which takes us to Hurlestone Point. With a choice of going via Selworthy Beacon or via a wilder and more rugged coastal path. From Hurlestone we continue to Bossington village and westwards to Porlock Weir.

Day 3: Porlock Weir to Lynmouth
Distance: 19km (12 miles), 420m (1,390ft) of ascent. Leaving the shore, we make our way through woodland to the cliff path and on to Culbone Church, the smallest parish church in England, where we walk down to rejoin the coast path to continue our walk westwards. The woodland path through Glenthorne Estate is a delight in all seasons. Shortly after leaving the estate the path becomes more remote, overlooking parts of the cliff edge with some fine viewpoints. We continue to Foreland Point and a spectacular cliff path which takes us down to Lynmouth. Here we have time for tea and the opportunity to look around this interesting village before returning to our Country House accommodation by coach.

Day 4: Lynmouth to Trentishoe Down  Distance: 14½km (9 miles), 550m (1,800ft) of ascent
Starting from Lynmouth, we take the path near the cliff railway which winds uphill to Lynton, following the North Walk along the seaward side of Hollerday Hill and into the Valley of Rocks with its unusual geological features. The coast path then takes us past Lee Bay and Woody Bay before having to make a descent, down almost to sea level, then steeply up out of Heddons Mouth Cleeve. We then follow the high level path west above East Cleeve until we strike inland for Trentishoe Down and take the coach home from Holdstone Down.

Day 5: Free day

Day 6: Trentishoe Down to Ilfracombe Harbour Distance: 15km (9½ miles), 515 m (1,700ft) of ascent. A fairly long ride takes us back to Holdstone where we take a wide open track which leads us round to Holdstone Down and the deep valley of Sherrycombe. A fairly steep ascent out of the combe and up to the Great Hangman follows and we continue on to the Little Hangman where we have lunch on the hillside overlooking Combe Martin. After lunch we walk down for a short stop in the town before continuing along the coast path to Watermouth Bay, round the headlands to Hele and up to Hillsborough for its fine views. We then descend into Ilfracombe where there may be the opportunity to sample a Devon tea before our journey back home.

Day 7: Ilfracombe Harbour to Croyde Bay Distance: 21km (13 miles), 485m (1,600ft) of ascent
Our final day begins in Ilfracombe, from where we ascend through the spectacular "Torrs Walk" to the old coast track on the open downs. From Lee to Woolacombe the coast path hugs the cliffs and has a remote feel to it, with many ascents and descents. Depending on the tide, we may walk along the sands or along the road / track between Woolacombe and Vention. The path takes us out to Baggy Point, our most westerly point, with its fine views of Lundy Island. We follow the path east into Croyde Bay where we conclude our section of the South West Way. Our coach takes us back to Holnicote House.

Day 8: Depart after breakfast