Section 46 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Porthcothan to Newquay
10.2 miles (16.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SW 857 720. Finish: SW 815 617. 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 456 m of climbing and 429 m of descent; highest point 93 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Porthcothan.
- Bus stops
- Porthcothan Bay Stores, 90 m from the start. Directions SW 858 719opp Porthcothan Bay Stores, 100 m from the start. Directions SW 858 719Tredrea Inn, 380 m from the start. Directions SW 861 721
- Car parks
- Porthcothan Long Stay Car Park, 160 m from the start. Directions SW 859 719Car park, 370 m from the start. Directions SW 861 720Car park, 980 m from the start. Directions SW 860 711
Getting back
The section finishes at Newquay. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Newquay, 130 m from the finish. Directions SW 816 616
- Bus stops
- Railway Station, 40 m from the finish. Directions SW 815 617Newquay Railway Station Bus Stop, 100 m from the finish. Directions SW 816 617Great Western Hotel, 190 m from the finish. Directions SW 816 618
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 58%, gravel and tracks 15%, paved or flagged 12%, grass 11%.
About 8% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 3 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 1 stream crossing, 19 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 57 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 4.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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