Section 51 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Riviere Towans to Trevalgan
10.2 miles (16.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SW 552 384. Finish: SW 489 408. 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 483 m of climbing and 430 m of descent; highest point 81 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Riviere Towans.
- Bus stop
- Hayle Towans, 340 m from the start. Directions SW 556 385
- Car parks
- Riviere Towans (pay), 80 m from the start. Directions SW 553 384Harveys Towans (free), 350 m from the start. Directions SW 550 381Car park (pay), 510 m from the start. Directions SW 553 379
Getting back
The section finishes at Trevalgan.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Roundhouse, 1.7 km away (Directions); St Ives station, 3.1 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 56%, earth, rock and mud 30%, gravel and tracks 12%.
About 42% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 4 gates, 35 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 51 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 8.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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