The South Hams Way — A New Trail on the Devon Coast

The South Hams Way is a newly launched 100-mile circular trail through South Devon — linking the South West Coast Path, Dartmoor, and a network of towns and countryside routes across the region.In this short episode of Notes From Big Trails, Rob speaks with Claire, who lives right on the trail and has been walking it in sections — often returning to familiar places and seeing them in a new way.Because the route is divided into ten manageable sections, it works just as well for short local walks as it does for a longer multi-day trip.Along the way, Claire talks about the rhythm of picking up a trail again and again, the small discoveries you make even close to home, and how the same stretch of path can feel completely different depending on the weather, the season, or simply the time of day.There’s no single standout moment — and that’s kind of the point.This is a trail made up of many small moments: a quiet beach, a stretch of moorland, a change in the light, or just the simple act of getting outside for a few hours.It’s also a reminder that you don’t always need to travel far to find something that feels like an adventure.In this episodeWhat the South Hams Way is and how the route is structuredWalking the trail in sections rather than all in one goDiscovering new places close to homeCoastal vs moorland sections — and personal favouritesPracticalities: terrain, navigation, and accommodationThe mental and physical benefits of simply getting outsideAbout the trailSouth Hams WayDistance: ~100 miles / 160 kmLocation: South Devon, EnglandTerrain: coastal paths, moorland, countryside tracks and small townsDifficulty: moderate — some steep coastal sections, but manageable in stagesThe South Hams Way is a new addition to the UK’s long-distance trails — designed to be flexible, accessible, and easy to break into sections, making it ideal for both visitors and locals.Find out more about solo adventures at bigtrailadventures.com.Find out more about Claire and her Woman On A Mission coaching at https://womanonamissioncoaching.com or follow Claire at https://www.instagram.com/claire_womanonamission/.