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Southwest Coast Path stage 36: Brixham to Shaldon (23.6 km, 900 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/South West England/Southwest Coast Path/Stage 36

Stage 36 of 45

Southwest Coast Path stage 36: Brixham to Shaldon

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 9h
Ascent: 900 m
Descent

Stage 36 of the Southwest Coast Path (45 stages in total) runs from Brixham to Shaldon. It covers 23.6 km with 900 m of ascent and 900 m of descent, around 9 h of walking. There are 165 places to sleep where the stage ends (73 guesthouses, 5 campsites, 86 hotels, 1 hostel). The next stage continues to Budleigh Salterton.

Part of the Southwest Coast Path.

Where to sleep in Shaldon

165 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 73 guesthouses, 5 campsites, 86 hotels, 1 hostel.

GuesthousePool-garden-2br-parking-wifi-sleeps6Paignton
CampsiteBeverley Holidays4.5

Previous: stage 35Stoke Fleming to Brixham Next: stage 37Shaldon to Budleigh Salterton

Part of the Southwest Coast Path (843 km, 45 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

900 m

Distance

23.6 km

Rated 4.5 out of 5

(1,606)

GuesthouseGulls ViewPaignton

GuesthouseOcean RetreatPaignton

Three Beaches Holiday Apartments

GuesthouseThree Beaches Holiday ApartmentsRated 4.9 out of 54.9(59)

Caravan parks paignton - Paignton Private Owner Caravan Park

CampsiteCaravan parks paignton - Paignton Private Owner Caravan ParkRated 4.8 out of 54.8(10)

Premier Inn Paignton Seafront (Goodrington Sands) hotel

HotelPremier Inn Paignton Seafront (Goodrington Sands) hotelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(919)Modern budget bedrooms opposite the seafront, with on-site, pub-style restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

HotelAmber HouseRated 4.9 out of 54.9(108)Guesthouse with upmarket rooms with free WiFi and full English breakfast, plus a garden.

GuesthouseThe SandsRated 4.2 out of 54.2(120)

HotelPaignton CourtRated 4.8 out of 54.8(111)Stylish lodging with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus a bar.

The Esplanade Hotel Paignton by Compass Hospitality

HotelThe Esplanade Hotel Paignton by Compass HospitalityRated 3.5 out of 53.5(410)Contemporary seafront lodging with a restaurant and a bar, plus live evening entertainment.

The Great Western B&B Paignton

GuesthouseThe Great Western B&B PaigntonRated 4.7 out of 54.7(78)Casual railway-themed seaside guesthouse with warmly furnished rooms & parking.

GuesthouseThree palmsRated 4.7 out of 54.7(37)

HotelQueens HotelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(720)Sea-view hotel with nightly entertainment and casual rooms, plus free Wi-Fi and full breakfast.

HotelMarine Hotel

HotelMarine HotelRated 4.4 out of 54.4(344)Low-key hotel offering down-to-earth rooms, plus casual dining & a shared lounge with a TV.

HotelParkholm Hotel

HotelSt. Weonards Hotel

GuesthouseThe Ratcliffe Guest House

Mercure Paignton Hotel

HotelMercure Paignton HotelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(940)Polished rooms, some with bay views, in an upscale hotel featuring a chic restaurant, a bar & a gym.

Rosemead Guest House

GuesthouseRosemead Guest HouseRated 4.7 out of 54.7(37)Calm rooms with pastel decor, including family and 4-poster options, some with minifridge.

GuesthouseDalmary Guest House

GuesthousePark View

ibis Styles Paignton

Hotelibis Styles PaigntonRated 4.1 out of 54.1(351)

And 141 more. See all on the trail page.

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