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Walking routes
South West Coast Path
The South West Coast Path (SWCP) is a 630-mile national trail which runs from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset.
Plymouth's Waterfront Walkway
Plymouth's Waterfront Walkway (Google map) includes a mix of art works to explain much of Plymouth's history and heritage and makes up 9.3 miles of the South West Coast Path running between Admiral's Hard in Stonehouse and Jennycliff in Plymstock.
Most of our section of the coast path is on the pavement so it's easy to get around, but you will come across some steep hills and there are cobbled streets around the barbican and the Royal William Yard. There are also some steps in the Hooe Lake and Turnchapel areas. From Mount Batten to Jennycliff the route goes off-road and becomes hilly with lots of steps.
The Co-operative Way
The Co-operative Way is a 15 mile circular walk that runs around the north of the city. It starts and ends at Central Park and includes a number of our parks, green spaces and nature reserves.
The guide includes a fascinating mix of nature and local history.
Walking maps for schools
Download a free customised map of the area around your school, which includes five and ten minute walking zones marked as circles around your school.
The map is designed to encourage pupils and parents to walk or cycle to school, by showing them how quick it can be to get there by travelling actively.
For those who don’t live in the 5 or 10 minute walk zone and are driven to school, another aim of the map is to encourage parents and guardians to park away from the school gates and the surrounding area, but still be within a short walking distance from school