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Distance Reckoner

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Use this form to find the distance and height-gain between two points on the South West Coast Path as well as an estimate of the time you will take to walk it. As well as distance and timing, the results will show you the names of rivers you will need to cross.

The whole path is split up into 80 sections, each graded as easy, moderate, strenuous or severe. Pick your walking speeds for the four grades and we'll do the rest!

Step 1. Select walking direction:
Minehead to Poole Poole to Minehead
Step 2. Choose your start and finish points:
Start: Finish:
Step 3: Select your walking speed (miles per hour):
Easy: 2.0 2.5 2.75 3.0 3.5
Moderate: 1.5 2.0 2.75 3.0 3.25
Strenuous: 1.25 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Severe: 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.25 2.5
Step 4: Click the button!

Last updated 12th October 2007

The South West Coast Path is part of the National Trail Network Copyright ©2008 South West Coast Path Association
Whilst care is taken to ensure accuracy of the information provided, neither the website authors or The South West Coast Path Association will be held responsible for consequences arising from using information from this website. In situations where accurate information is required readers are recommended to cross-check using other published sources.