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Southwest Coast Path stage 5: Woolacombe to Velator (10.5 km, 700 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/South West England/Southwest Coast Path/Stage 5

Stage 5 of 45

Southwest Coast Path stage 5: Woolacombe to Velator

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 7h
Ascent: 700 m
Descent

Stage 5 of the Southwest Coast Path (45 stages in total) runs from Woolacombe to Velator. It covers 10.5 km with 700 m of ascent and 700 m of descent, around 7 h of walking. There are 26 places to sleep where the stage ends (7 campsites, 15 guesthouses, 4 hotels). The next stage continues to Westward Ho!.

Part of the Southwest Coast Path.

Where to sleep in Velator

26 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 7 campsites, 15 guesthouses, 4 hotels.

CampsiteIncledon Farm Camp Site
GuesthouseSaunton Mini BreakRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

Previous: stage 4Combe Martin to Woolacombe Next: stage 6Velator to Westward Ho!

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

10.5 km

Meadowsweet Farm

CampsiteMeadowsweet FarmRated 4.6 out of 54.6(18)

CampsiteFairlight

Fairlinch Camping

CampsiteFairlinch CampingRated 4.0 out of 54.0(45)

Secret Spot Camping

CampsiteSecret Spot CampingRated 4.6 out of 54.6(51)

GuesthouseKingsacre

GuesthouseBraunton Cobb CottageBraunton

GuesthouseTrojen B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0(6)

HotelThe George InnRated 4.1 out of 54.1(366)Pub with five guest rooms, plus free breakfast and parking.

GuesthouseBraunton Blue Dolphin CottageBraunton

GuesthouseBurrows CottageBraunton

Little Thatch Annexe

GuesthouseLittle Thatch AnnexeRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

HotelSLEEP SQUIRESRated 5.0 out of 55.0(7)

GuesthouseThe BrookfieldRated 4.8 out of 54.8(45)Georgian B&B with free choice of breakfast, rooms, WiFi and conservatory.

GuesthouseThe Burrows Bed and BreakfastRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Stockwell Lodge

GuesthouseStockwell LodgeRated 4.9 out of 54.9(23)

GuesthouseGreengateRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

GuesthouseNairnRated 4.9 out of 54.9(9)

HotelThistledeneRated 4.3 out of 54.3(12)

GuesthouseTravellers Joy - B&BBraunton

GuesthouseHeanton LodgeBraunton

CampsiteTarka holiday parkBraunton

CampsiteTarka Holiday Park

And 2 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 9 mHighest 113 m

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