Section 43 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Port Isaac to New Polzeath
8.8 miles (14.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SW 998 810. Finish: SW 935 794. 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 704 m of climbing and 718 m of descent; highest point 81 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Port Isaac.
- Bus stops
- Central Garage, 120 m from the start. Directions SW 998 809The Pea Pod, 150 m from the start. Directions SW 998 809Co Op, 310 m from the start. Directions SW 999 807
- Car parks
- New Road Car Park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions SW 999 809Main Car Park (pay), 720 m from the start. Directions SX 002 804Car park (pay), 740 m from the start. Directions SX 003 804
Getting back
The section finishes at New Polzeath. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Beach, 520 m from the finish. Directions SW 935 788Dunders Hill, 640 m from the finish. Directions SW 938 788
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 58%, grass 33%, paved or flagged 8%.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 2 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 15 gates, 48 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 59 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 4.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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