Section 49 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
St. Agnes to Portreath
8.3 miles (13.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 721 513. Finish: SW 656 452. 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 423 m of climbing and 443 m of descent; highest point 105 m.
Getting there
The section starts at St. Agnes.
- Bus stops
- Trevaunance Rd, 480 m from the start. Directions SW 719 509Wheal Kitty, 500 m from the start. Directions SW 724 510Church, 660 m from the start. Directions SW 719 507
- Car parks
- Driftwood Spars Car Park (pay), 60 m from the start. Directions SW 720 514Car park (pay), 70 m from the start. Directions SW 721 514Car park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions SW 721 514
Getting back
The section finishes at Portreath. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Tregea Terrace, 40 m from the finish. Directions SW 656 452The Square, 110 m from the finish. Directions SW 657 453Shops, 120 m from the finish. Directions SW 657 453
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 67%, paved or flagged 17%, gravel and tracks 17%.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 93%, rough mountain path 7%.
On the way: 9 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 73 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 4.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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