Section 55 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Penberth to Penzance
10.4 miles (16.8 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 402 227. Finish: SW 476 305. 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 601 m of climbing and 603 m of descent; highest point 76 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Penberth.
- Bus stop
- Bus Shelter, 950 m from the start. Directions SW 394 232
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 260 m from the start. Directions SW 400 229Car park (pay), 750 m from the start. Directions SW 395 230Treen car park (pay), 840 m from the start. Directions SW 394 230
Getting back
The section finishes at Penzance. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Penzance, 190 m from the finish. Directions SW 476 306
- Bus stops
- Stand A, 60 m from the finish. Directions SW 476 305Stand B, 60 m from the finish. Directions SW 476 305Stand C, 70 m from the finish. Directions SW 476 305
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 43%, earth, rock and mud 23%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 1 gate, 2 stream crossings, 27 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 1.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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