Section 65 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Pentewan to Polmear
9.7 miles (15.7 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SX 019 472. Finish: SX 087 532. 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 598 m of climbing and 599 m of descent; highest point 96 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pentewan.
- Bus stop
- Pentewan Turn, 310 m from the start. Directions SX 016 472
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 30 m from the start. Directions SX 019 472Car park (pay), 130 m from the start. Directions SX 018 472Car park (pay), 240 m from the start. Directions SX 017 472
Getting back
The section finishes at Polmear. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Ship Inn, 220 m from the finish. Directions SX 087 534Par Beach Cafe, 510 m from the finish. Directions SX 083 535Polmear Parc, 550 m from the finish. Directions SX 083 536
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 53%, paved or flagged 20%, gravel and tracks 16%, grass 10%.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 3 gates, 31 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 59 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 1.2 miles in.
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