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Southwest Coast Path stage 40: Seatown to Abbotsbury (19.0 km, 700 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/South West England/Southwest Coast Path/Stage 40

Stage 40 of 45

Southwest Coast Path stage 40: Seatown to Abbotsbury

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 6h
Ascent: 700 m
Descent

Stage 40 of the Southwest Coast Path (45 stages in total) runs from Seatown to Abbotsbury. It covers 19.0 km with 700 m of ascent and 700 m of descent, around 6 h of walking. There are 43 places to sleep where the stage ends (9 hotels, 28 guesthouses, 6 campsites). The next stage continues to Ferrybridge.

Part of the Southwest Coast Path.

Where to sleep in Abbotsbury

43 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 9 hotels, 28 guesthouses, 6 campsites.

HotelBridport ArmsRated 4.3 out of 54.3(1,199)16th-century, sea-view hotel with warm rooms, a bar and a seafood restaurant, plus free breakfast.
Hotel

Previous: stage 39Seaton to Seatown Next: stage 41Abbotsbury to Ferrybridge

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.

700 m

Distance

19.0 km

Durbeyfield

Rated 4.4 out of 54.4(189)

Sea-view lodging offering airy rooms, Mediterranean dining and a bar, plus Wi-Fi and breakfast.

Haddon House Hotel

HotelHaddon House HotelRated 4.6 out of 54.6(445)Regency-style hotel offering traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant and a bar.

The West Bay Hotel

HotelThe West Bay HotelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(660)Straightforward rooms in an 18th-century beachside inn, plus a seafood restaurant & a cosy bar.

GuesthouseBramblesBridport

GuesthouseLittle Burtonwood

GuesthousePebbles Foxglove WayRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

CampsiteFreshwater Beach Holiday Park

Freshwater Beach Holiday Park

CampsiteFreshwater Beach Holiday ParkRated 4.5 out of 54.5(1,724)

CampsiteManor FarmRated 4.0 out of 54.0(88)

GuesthouseSeaside boarding houseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

GuesthouseDormouse CottageBurton Bradstock

GuesthouseJasmine CottageRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

HotelNo 60Rated 4.7 out of 54.7(3)

Vine Cottage Burton Bradstock

GuesthouseVine Cottage Burton BradstockRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

Clapper Bridge Cottage

GuesthouseClapper Bridge CottageRated 5.0 out of 55.0(2)

Shadrack Dairy Farm

GuesthouseShadrack Dairy FarmRated 5.0 out of 55.0(6)

GuesthouseStable CottageBurton

GuesthouseCliff Farm

GuesthouseCliff FarmRated 4.8 out of 54.8(6)

Larkfield Holiday Park

CampsiteLarkfield Holiday ParkRated 4.6 out of 54.6(49)

GuesthouseBrompton HolidaysBurton Bradstock

HotelThe Seaside Boarding House

Chesil Beach Lodge

GuesthouseChesil Beach LodgeRated 4.8 out of 54.8(71)Airy clifftop rooms & apartments with sea views & balconies, plus gardens & free parking.

And 19 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 5 mHighest 71 m

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