Touring with Escape South West

Thoughtfully designed journeys, shaped around curiosity and care. The tours you'll see here are examples, not packages — starting points rather than fixed routes.

A Bespoke Approach

Each itinerary is created from the ground up, drawing on deep local knowledge and years of experience. That might mean adjusting the day to suit the weather or the tides and to choose those surprising quieter alternatives. That gives us time to linger somewhere unexpected and shape the flow around what feels right.

Every journey is carefully planned and guided with flexibility, allowing space for curiosity, conversation, and enjoyment.

Signature Itineraries

Examples of what we might create together

Wild Dartmoor & Timeless Devon

Open moorland, ancient stone circles, thatched villages, and wide skies. A day shaped by landscape, history, and the quiet drama of one of England's last wild places.

Ideal for: Those drawn to big skies, ancient places, and time to simply breathe.

Cornwall Coast & Fishing Villages

Dramatic cliffs, turquoise coves, harbourside life, and coastal paths. From hidden beaches to working fishing villages, Cornwall at its most atmospheric.

Ideal for: Lovers of the coast, fresh air, and timeless seaside character.

Gardens of the South West

World-class gardens, hidden estates, and the art of English planting. From grand designed landscapes to intimate cottage gardens, guided by a genuine garden enthusiast.

Ideal for: Garden enthusiasts, designers, and anyone who finds peace among plants.

Food, Stories & Local Life

Farm shops, fishermen's catches, creameries, and the stories behind the plate. A journey through the South West's food culture, guided with insight and appetite.

Ideal for: Food lovers, curious travellers, and those who believe every meal tells a story.

Film Locations & Storybook Towns

From period dramas to literary landscapes, explore the real places behind beloved stories. A journey shaped by narrative, setting, and imagination.

Ideal for: Film and literature enthusiasts who love seeing stories come to life.

Plymouth & Maritime Britain

A guided exploration of Plymouth's remarkable seafaring past, balanced with quieter corners and time by the water. Britain's Ocean city is also where the Mayflower sailed and ancestry connects our continents.

Ideal for: History lovers, maritime enthusiasts, and curious minds.

Hidden & Underground

Caves, mines, forgotten tunnels, and places that most visitors never find. A journey beneath the surface, into the stories the landscape keeps hidden.

Ideal for: Adventurous spirits who want to see what others miss.

Beyond the South West

Starting from London or anywhere in the UK, enjoy a seamless, privately guided journey as the landscape gradually changes from city to countryside.

Ideal for: Overseas guests who value a complete, guided experience from arrival.