Stage 2

Day 31 — Bude — Sat Nav: EX23 8LE | Daily Stop (~24 miles) — 3

POI 31 — Bude Sea Pool — Sat Nav: EX23 8HN | POI (~25 miles) — Semi-natural tidal swimming pool built into the rocks, refilled twice daily by the Atlantic tides.

Day 32 — Clovelly — Sat Nav: EX39 4SJ | Daily Stop (~20 miles) — Historic and traffic-free fishing village famous for its steep, cobbled street lined with whitewashed cottages cascading down to a tiny harbour.

POI 32 — Clovelly Port — Sat Nav: EX39 4SG | POI (~21 miles) — 14th-century pier and sheltered inner harbour cradled at the foot of the dramatic 400-foot cliff.

Day 33 — Westward Ho! — Sat Nav: EX39 1LQ | Daily Stop (~15 miles) — Unique seaside resort town famed for being the only place in the UK with an exclamation mark in its official name.

POI 33 — Northam Burrows Country Park — Sat Nav: EX39 1XS | POI (~17 miles) — Expansive grassy coastal plain and pebble ridge protecting salt marshes and rich wildlife habitats.

Day 34 — Ilfracombe — Sat Nav: EX34 9EQ | Daily Stop (~26 miles) — Traditional Victorian resort town boasting a picturesque working harbour and striking coastal scenery.

POI 34 — Verity Statue — Sat Nav: EX34 9DT | POI (~27 miles) — Provocative 66-foot bronze sculpture by Damien Hirst standing guard at the entrance of Ilfracombe harbour.

Day 35 — Lynton — Sat Nav: EX35 6HJ | Daily Stop (~20 miles) — Charming clifftop village known as England's Little Switzerland, perched high above the Bristol Channel.

POI 35 — Valley of the Rocks — Sat Nav: EX35 6JH | POI (~22 miles) — Dramatic dry valley featuring striking rock formations and free-roaming wild goats close to the sea.

Day 36 — Minehead — Sat Nav: TA24 5AN | Daily Stop (~18 miles) — Lively seaside resort town nestled on the edge of Exmoor, famous as the starting point of the South West Coast Path.

POI 36 — Dunster Castle — Sat Nav: TA24 6SL | POI (~3 miles) — Exquisite fortress and former home perched dramatically on a steep wooded hill overlooking a medieval village.

Day 37 — Watchet — Sat Nav: TA23 0AQ | Daily Stop (~10 miles) — Historic harbour town renowned for its fossil cliffs, maritime heritage, and vibrant local arts community.

POI 37 — Cleeve Abbey — Sat Nav: TA24 6JY | POI (~12 miles) — Exceptionally well-preserved medieval monastery featuring magnificent 13th-century monastic buildings and a stunning tiled floor.

Day 38 — Burnham-on-Sea — Sat Nav: TA8 1AX | Daily Stop (~25 miles) — Traditional coastal town boasting a long stretch of sandy beach and Britain's oldest working wooden lighthouse.

POI 38 — Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse — Sat Nav: TA8 1AN | POI (~2 miles) — Iconic nine-metre-high red-and-white wooden lighthouse standing gracefully on stilts across the mudflats.

Day 39 — Weston-Super-Mare — Sat Nav: BS23 1BE | Daily Stop (~21 miles) — Classic seaside resort town featuring expansive sandy beaches, grand pavilions, and a historic pier.

POI 39 — Grand Pier Weston-super-Mare — Sat Nav: BS23 1AL | POI (~1 mile) — Massive indoor amusement pavilion stretching out into the Bristol Channel with classic seaside attractions.

Day 40 — Portishead  — Sat Nav: BS20 6EN  | Daily Stop (~23 miles)  — Attractive coastal town featuring a modern marina, historic lake grounds, and stunning views across the Severn Estuary.

POI 40 — Portishead Open Air Pool  — Sat Nav: BS20 6HN  | POI (~1 mile)  — Heated 1930s lido picturesquely positioned right beside the shore of the Bristol Channel.

Day 41 — Clevedon  — Sat Nav: BS21 7HH  | Daily Stop (~14 miles)  — Victorian seaside resort known for its ornate pier and peaceful atmosphere.

POI 41 — Clevedon Pier  — Sat Nav: BS21 7QU  | POI (~1 mile)  — Celebrated as the only Grade I listed pier in England, stretching gracefully out over the estuary waters.

Day 42 — Chepstow  — Sat Nav: NP16 5EY  | Daily Stop (~29 miles)  — Historic border town nestled in the lower Wye Valley, framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and ancient woodlands.

POI 42 — Chepstow Castle  — Sat Nav: NP16 5EY  | POI (~1 mile)  — The oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain, dramatically overlooking the River Wye.

Day 43 — Lydney  — Sat Nav: GL15 5RA  | Daily Stop (~12 miles)  — Traditional Forest of Dean town positioned near the western banks of the sweeping Severn Estuary.

POI 43 — Lydney Harbour  — Sat Nav: GL15 4EJ  | POI (~3 miles)  — Historic maritime gateway linking a canal to the River Severn, surrounded by tranquil wetlands and wildlife. 

Day 44 — Woolaston — Sat Nav: GL15 6PN | Daily Stop (~21 miles) — Journey continuing southwest along the northern bank of the Severn estuary towards the Wye Valley gateway.

POI 44 — Severn Bore Viewpoint — Sat Nav: GL15 6TW | POI (~18 miles) — Prime vantage point for witnessing the famous tidal wave phenomenon surging up the river channel.

Day 45 — Chepstow — Sat Nav: NP16 5EY | Daily Stop (~24 miles) — Historic border town nestled beneath striking limestone cliffs at the foot of the Wye Valley.

POI 45 — Chepstow Castle — Sat Nav: NP16 5EY | POI (~19 miles) — The oldest surviving stone post-Roman castle in Britain guarding the lower river crossing.

Day 46 — Caldicot — Sat Nav: NP26 4HY | Daily Stop (~22 miles) — Lowland settlement situated on the Gwent levels within sight of the Severn bridges.

POI 46 — Caldicot Castle — Sat Nav: NP26 4HU | POI (~16 miles) — Magnificent medieval fortress set within a sprawling country park featuring heavily fortified stone towers.

Day 47 — Newport — Sat Nav: NP20 1DX | Daily Stop (~25 miles) — Bustling industrial port city spanning the tidal reaches of the River Usk.

POI 47 — Newport Transporter Bridge — Sat Nav: NP20 2JB | POI (~21 miles) — Rare and monumental piece of Victorian engineering carrying a suspended gondola across the water.

Day 48 — Severn Beach — Sat Nav: BS35 4GP | Daily Stop (~20 miles) — Coastal community situated at the eastern end of the Second Severn Crossing overlooking the estuary.

POI 48 — Oldbury Nuclear Power Station Viewpoint — Sat Nav: BS35 1RQ | POI (~17 miles) — Prominent coastal landmark positioned beside the tidal mudflats of the lower Severn. 

Day 49 — Aust — Sat Nav: BS35 4AZ | Daily Stop (~19 miles) — Historic ferry crossing village lying right beneath the shadow of the original Severn Bridge. 

POI 49 — Severn Bridge Viewpoint — Sat Nav: BS35 4DJ | POI (~14 miles) — Sweeping panoramic views across the engineering marvel connecting England and Wales. 

Day 50 — Littleton-upon-Severn — Sat Nav: BS35 1NR | Daily Stop (~21 miles) — Quiet rural hamlet huddled close to the tidal defences of the riverbank. 

POI 50 — Severn Way Trailhead — Sat Nav: BS35 1NR | POI (~15 miles) — Scenic riverside path offering continuous views across the shifting channels and sandbanks. 

Day 51 — Elberton — Sat Nav: BS35 3AG | Daily Stop (~22 miles) — Small agricultural settlement tucked into the gentle rolling hills just back from the estuary. 

POI 51 — Elberton Manor — Sat Nav: BS35 3AP | POI (~17 miles) — Historic local landmark surrounded by traditional orchards and patchwork farmland. 

Day 52 — Almondsbury — Sat Nav: BS32 4DS | Daily Stop (~20 miles) — Rural parish village nestled just beneath the steep inland ridge overlooking the Severn estuary flats.

POI 52 — Almondsbury Garden Centre — Sat Nav: BS32 4BP | POI (~16 miles) — Expansive local horticultural hub featuring an extensive plant nursery and regional produce displays.

Day 53 — Olveston — Sat Nav: BS35 4DJ | Daily Stop (~19 miles) — Charming conservation village characterised by historic stone cottages and quiet country lanes.

POI 53 — St Mary's Church Olveston — Sat Nav: BS35 4DW | POI (~14 miles) — Striking medieval parish church boasting a prominent central tower and centuries of local heritage.

Day 54 — Pilning — Sat Nav: BS35 4JG | Daily Stop (~21 miles) — Low-lying rural settlement situated close to the historic railway levels and wetlands.

POI 54 — Northwick Warth Nature Reserve — Sat Nav: BS35 4JL | POI (~17 miles) — Isolated tidal saltmarsh providing fantastic viewing spots for migrating wading birds.

Day 55 — Redwick — Sat Nav: BS35 4EF | Daily Stop (~20 miles) — Peaceful hamlet hugging the ancient flood defences of the lower Severn levels.

POI 55 — Severn Way Redwick Section — Sat Nav: BS35 4EF | POI (~15 miles) — Quiet stretch of long-distance path running right along the high grass embankments.

Day 56 — Aust Cliff — Sat Nav: BS35 4JY | Daily Stop (~22 miles) — Dramatic geological exposure famous for its Triassic bone beds and sweeping views over the water.

POI 56 — Severn Beach Promenade — Sat Nav: BS35 4GP | POI (~16 miles) — Popular coastal walkway offering wide vantage points looking out toward the Welsh coastline.

Day 57 — New Passage — Sat Nav: BS35 4NP | Daily Stop (~19 miles) — Historic former ferry boarding point steeped in stories of cross-estuary travel.

POI 57 — Northwick Marsh — Sat Nav: BS35 4JL | POI (~14 miles) — Quiet wetland habitat attracting large flocks of overwintering geese and ducks.

Day 58 — Awkley — Sat Nav: BS35 3LW | Daily Stop (~20 miles) — Small rural hamlet set amidst quiet country lanes and open agricultural fields.

POI 58 — Olveston Parish Church — Sat Nav: BS35 4DW | POI (~15 miles) — Centuries-old stone building serving as the spiritual heart of the local rural community.

Day 59 — Tockington — Sat Nav: BS32 4LQ | Daily Stop (~21 miles) — Attractive village featuring stone-built historic houses and traditional open green spaces.

POI 59 — Tockington Manor — Sat Nav: BS32 4NY | POI (~17 miles) — Imposing country estate building set within expansive parklands and mature trees.

Day 60 — Almondsbury Hill — Sat Nav: BS32 4BX | Daily Stop (~20 miles) — Elevated ridge location providing wide panoramic sweeps across the Severn basin.

POI 60 — Almondsbury Parish Church — Sat Nav: BS32 4DS | POI (~16 miles) — Historic local landmark featuring a distinctive spire standing proudly above the village.