South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown landscape

Photo by Red Zeppelin on Unsplash

South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown

~3 days · 38.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance38.1 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain9,364 ft
Gain / mile246 ft
High point617 ft
Difficulty index29/100

What the South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown is known for

Sections 44–46 of South West Coast Path is an official 59.3 km point-to-point section from Exmouth to Seatown.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 10 ft to 1,775 ft over 38.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 15.8 mi · 42%
  • Downhill 13.8 mi · 37%
  • Flat 8.0 mi · 21%

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 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown?

29 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown scores 29/100, 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 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown take?

Most backpackers hike the South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 38.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown?

The South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown climbs roughly 9,364 ft total — about 246 ft per mile, topping out near 617 ft.

Related trails

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.

Plan the South West Coast Path — Sections 44–46: Exmouth to Seatown Plan Free →