Section 50 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Portreath to Riviere Towans
10.9 miles (17.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 656 452. Finish: SW 552 384. 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 527 m of climbing and 453 m of descent; highest point 88 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Portreath.
- Bus stops
- Tregea Terrace, 40 m from the start. Directions SW 656 452The Square, 110 m from the start. Directions SW 657 453Shops, 120 m from the start. Directions SW 657 453
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 170 m from the start. Directions SW 654 453Car park, 570 m from the start. Directions SW 658 447Car park, 650 m from the start. Directions SW 658 446
Getting back
The section finishes at Riviere Towans. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Hayle Towans, 340 m from the finish. Directions SW 556 385
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 47%, earth, rock and mud 46%, paved or flagged 6%.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 3 gates, 14 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 64 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 0.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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