South West Coast Path — Sections 38–40: Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth
~3 days · 36.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the South West Coast Path — Sections 38–40: Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth is known for
Sections 38–40 of South West Coast Path is an official 59.4 km point-to-point section from Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 1,355 ft over 36.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.5 mi · 35%
- Downhill 14.0 mi · 39%
- Flat 9.3 mi · 26%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the South West Coast Path — Sections 38–40: Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the South West Coast Path — Sections 38–40: Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth scores 30/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the South West Coast Path — Sections 38–40: Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth take?
Most backpackers hike the South West Coast Path — Sections 38–40: Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 36.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the South West Coast Path — Sections 38–40: Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth?
The South West Coast Path — Sections 38–40: Bigbury on Sea to Dartmouth climbs roughly 9,531 ft total — about 264 ft per mile, topping out near 423 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.