Section 59 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Cadgwith to Porthoustock
10.8 miles (17.4 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 721 145. Finish: SW 806 218. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. In Suffolk, the National Trust says the path across Dunwich Heath and its beach is closed after a wildfire, with no pedestrian access. In Somerset, the council says three short sections near the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (Pawlett, Chilton Trinity and Express Park) are closed for construction works, and a long-term diversion is in place around Hinkley Point C. Source: somerset.gov.uk.
Up and down
About 610 m of climbing and 618 m of descent; highest point 69 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cadgwith.
- Bus stop
- Ruan Minor, 630 m from the start. Directions SW 720 152
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 350 m from the start. Directions SW 719 148Car park, 720 m from the start. Directions SW 719 152
Getting back
The section finishes at Porthoustock.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at The Square, 1.7 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 51%, paved or flagged 14%, gravel and tracks 12%, grass 10%.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 stiles, 9 kissing gates, 5 gates, 35 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 61 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 2.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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