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Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route vs South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)
Distance 174 mi279 km 9.8 mi16 km
Elevation gain 3,422 ft1,043 m 1,286 ft392 m
Typical duration 11 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route vs South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir): which should you hike?

At 174 mi279 km, Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route is the longer route — roughly 164 mi264 km more than South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) (9.8 mi16 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.