Adventure On Foot

Section 18 of 66, King Charles III England Coast Path

UK 043.18

St Mawes to Cremyll

77.4 miles (125 km).

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Up and down

About 5,139 m of climbing and 5,135 m of descent; highest point 139 m.

StartHighest point 139 mFinish, 77 miles

Getting there

The section starts at St Mawes.

Bus stops
St Mawes Car Park, 150 m from the start. DirectionsPolvarth Estate, 410 m from the start. DirectionsFreshwater Lane, 470 m from the start. Directions
Car parks
The Quay Car Park (pay), 60 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (pay), 140 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions

Directions to the start

Getting back

The section finishes at Cremyll. Stations and bus stops near the finish:

Bus stops
Cremyll Ferry, 10 m from the finish. DirectionsEdgecumbe House West Lodge Entrance, 720 m from the finish. DirectionsProspect Row, 730 m from the finish. Directions

What to expect

Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 61%, paved or flagged 21%, gravel and tracks 9%, grass 6%.

About 16% on roads with traffic.

On the way: 24 stiles, 60 kissing gates, 96 gates, 3 stream crossings.

Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 82 m in a kilometre, 92.8 km in.

From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.