Section 60 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Porthoustock to Helford
9.6 miles (15.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SW 806 218. Finish: SW 758 261. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
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 597 m of descent; highest point 72 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Porthoustock.
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions SW 806 218Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions SW 807 217
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at The Square, 1.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Helford.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Helford Cross Roads, 1 km away (Directions); Penmere station, 7.4 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 50%, paved or flagged 23%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 9 kissing gates, 4 gates, 29 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 66 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 0.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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