Section 54 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Mayon to Penberth
8 miles (12.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 356 263. Finish: SW 402 227. 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 503 m of climbing and 525 m of descent; highest point 75 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Mayon.
- Bus stops
- Sennen Cove, 460 m from the start. Directions SW 352 263Mayon Green Crescent, 480 m from the start. Directions SW 360 261Bus stop, 480 m from the start. Directions SW 361 261
- Car parks
- Sennen Beach Car Park (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions SW 355 263Sennen Beach Higher Car Park, 230 m from the start. Directions SW 358 263Sennen Harbour Car Park (pay), 620 m from the start. Directions SW 350 263
Getting back
The section finishes at Penberth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus Shelter, 950 m from the finish. Directions SW 394 232
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 37%, gravel and tracks 21%, paved or flagged 12%; the rest (29%) isn't recorded.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 3 gates, 36 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 0.2 miles in.
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