Encounter Walking Holidays

17/08/2025

Summer vibes and jaw-dropping views! 🌊☀️

We’re loving these stunning shots from our walkers along the South West Coast Path—from Westward Ho! to Padstow.

A huge thanks to Menno and Judith from the Netherlands for capturing the rugged cliffs and those “stop-in-your-tracks” moments! 🏞️✨

We’re thrilled you enjoyed every step! Hope to see you again next year.

14/08/2025

Here at Encounter, we love to walk the South West Coast Path ourselves to keep our information up to date and make sure we offer you the very best service.

A couple of weeks ago, our colleague Fred explored the beautiful Zennor section between St Ives and Penzance with her faithful dog, Fergus and stayed in one of our trusted accommodations. What fabulous photos she captured – it really is a dream when you get to do this as part of your job!

Dog-friendly walks are one of our signature offerings here at Encounter. We’ve teamed up with Nestbedz, makers of the lightest and most packable dog beds on the market, to give our walkers a free bed when they book a holiday with their dog. Simply quote NESTBEDZ when requesting your quote to take advantage of this offer. Check them out here: https://www.nestbedz.com

To find out more about our dog-friendly holidays and the St Ives to Penzance route, check out the links in the comments and today’s story.



Freddi

06/08/2025

💡 Did you know? The St Michael’s Way—was once part of the famous Camino trail to Santiago de Compostela! 🐚

🚶‍♂️ Walk Cornwall’s Mini‑Camino!
Follow St Michael’s Way—12 miles from Lelant to St Michael’s Mount—once used by medieval pilgrims on their journey of faith.
A day’s walk, centuries of history, and views you’ll never forget. ✨

📖 Read our blog to discover the full story and how this Cornish path connects to the legendary Camino ➡️

https://www.encounterwalkingholidays.com/post/cornwallcaminoconnection

Did you know you can do some of the Camino right here in Cornwall? What's more, we've designed a circular route so you can tick off both section 4 of the South West Coast Path and St Michaels way all within a week!Experience the best of Cornwall on our spectacular circular route that combines ancien...

01/08/2025

🐾 Meet Kleo & Madlyn – two of our most well-travelled four-legged friends! 🐶✨

This week, we were lucky enough to receive some wonderful photos of Kleo and Madlyn, who recently completed another stretch of the South West Coast Path with their humans, Susanna and her husband. They've been walking with us for several years now, and these two pups always feel right at home on the trails. 🥾🌊

Here’s what Susanna had to say about their May 2025 walk:
“As in 2023 and 2024, we once again experienced an incredibly beautiful coastal hike that was perfectly organized. We couldn't ask for more. A huge thank you from all of us – we look forward to 2026! Both think England is the most dog-friendly place in the world and they can’t wait to return.”

We can’t wait to welcome them back! 🐕❤️

25/07/2025

📱BIG NEWS! Our brand-new Encounter app is nearly ready to launch for the 2026 season — and we can’t wait for you to try it 🎉

Whether you're halfway up a clifftop path or relaxing at your B&B, the app puts everything you need for your walking holiday in one place — route notes, maps, travel info, accommodation details and more.

You can even track your trail progress, collect digital stamps to earn rewards, get real-time updates, and contact our support team while on the move.

It’s your perfect walking companion, right in your pocket.

🎥 Take a sneak peek here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zkn1K5CAdQM

🌿 Introducing the Encounter Walking Holidays App – Coming Soon! 🥾📱We’re excited to give you a sneak peek and what to expect with our brand-new Encounter W...

20/07/2025

🇪🇸 Walk a slice of the Camino – right here in Cornwall! 🥾✨
We've specially designed this route from St Ives to Penzance and then onto the historic St Michael’s Way, the only official British section of the Camino de Santiago.

✔️ Start & end with time to soak up artistic St Ives 🎨
✔️ Cross Cornwall coast-to-coast on the ancient St Michael’s Way ⛪
✔️ Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela 🗺️
✔️ Enjoy the drama of Zennor’s rugged cliffs 🌊
✔️ Walk past the iconic Minack Theatre at Porthcurno 🎭
✔️ Stroll along golden sands to Sennen Cove and finish at magical St Michael’s Mount ⛰️

🛏️ With overnight stays in St Ives at both the start and end, there's time to relax, refuel, and explore.

📅 Available for SUMMER & AUTUMN DATES THIS YEAR & 2026!
📸 Tag your pilgrimage adventure
👉 https://www.encounterwalkingholidays.com/south-west-coast-path-section-4/optional

18/07/2025

🌊 Walk the Iconic Jurassic Coast: Lyme Regis to Poole 🥾🦕
Step into 185 million years of history as you explore one of the most scenic stretches of the South West Coast Path!

✔️ Fossil hunting in Lyme Regis 🪨
✔️ Dramatic sea stacks of Old Harry Rocks 🏞️
✔️ Golden cliffs at West Bay (Broadchurch fans, this one’s for you!) 🎬
✔️ Natural wonders like Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove 🌟
✔️ Charming villages like Abbotsbury & Worth Matravers 🏡
✔️ Finish in stylish Poole – harbourside views & island-dotted horizons ⛵

Expect a mix of coastal drama, rolling countryside, and plenty of chances to refuel in cosy cafés and seaside pubs ☕🍻https://www.encounterwalkingholidays.com/south-west-coast-path-section-9

📸 Tag us in your adventure
✨ Last-minute getaways available now and for autumn this year!

13/07/2025

Discover the Brixham to Lyme Regis section of the South West Coast Path — a stunning journey through the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, where rugged cliffs, fossil beaches and welcoming seaside towns await. 🏖️🌊

✔️ Dog-friendly walking route 🐶
✔️ Colourful harbours at Brixham & Sidmouth
✔️ Red sandstone cliffs & hidden coves
✔️ Finish in the charming seaside town of Lyme Regis, perfect for a post-walk reward of fish & chips by the sea

This stretch is packed with dramatic scenery and plenty of dog-friendly beaches, cafes and places to stay along the way — making it ideal for walkers with canine companions.

Ready to plan your adventure? 👉 Find out more through the link in comments.

11/07/2025

We were so pleased to receive these wonderful photos from Neil’s recent walk from Minehead to Padstow 📸🌿

It's always a joy to see the South West Coast Path through the eyes of our walkers — and Neil captured it beautifully. From the peaceful, tucked-away villages to the sweeping headlands and wild coastlines, it’s a reminder of just how far this path can take you — both in distance and in scenery. 🏞️🚶‍♂️

Thank you, Neil, for sharing your journey with us — it’s great to see the quieter corners of the trail and just how much adventure is packed into this stretch of the Coast Path.

👉 If you're dreaming of your own journey along the South West Coast Path, get in touch — we'd love to help plan it!

10/07/2025

Read our latest Blog post about a walkers journey along the South West Coast Path below 👇

Inspired by travel emails and books like The Salt Path, Katy from Australia set out to walk the entire South West Coast Path—from Minehead to Poole. Now halfway through her adventure, we caught up with her to hear how the journey is unfolding.From favourite coastal villages to the challenges and u...

07/07/2025

🌊 Interview from the Trail! 🥾
Ever wondered what it’s like to walk along the South West Coast Path?

We caught up with a walker mid-adventure to talk about the highs, challenges, and unexpected joys of this epic journey. 🚶‍♂️✨

Read the full interview here 👉

www.encounterwalkingholidays.com/post/interview-halfway-along-the-south-west-coast-path