South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) vs West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan)
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) | West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 9.8 mi16 km | 14.0 mi23 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,286 ft392 m | 1,742 ft531 m |
| Typical duration | 1 day | 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 June to August | Best months: May, July, September |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) vs West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan): which should you hike?
At 14.0 mi23 km, West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan) is the longer route — roughly 4.2 mi7 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.
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