Section 62 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
St Mawes to Pendower
9 miles (14.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 847 330. Finish: SW 893 381. 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 434 m of climbing and 397 m of descent; highest point 59 m.
Getting there
The section starts at St Mawes.
- Bus stops
- St Mawes Car Park, 150 m from the start. Directions SW 848 332Polvarth Estate, 410 m from the start. Directions SW 849 334Freshwater Lane, 470 m from the start. Directions SW 852 331
- Car parks
- The Quay Car Park (pay), 60 m from the start. Directions SW 847 330Car park (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions SW 848 331Car park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SW 847 332
Getting back
The section finishes at Pendower. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Pendower Turn, 250 m from the finish. Directions SW 891 382Treworlas Turn, 490 m from the finish. Directions SW 894 386Gwendra, 830 m from the finish. Directions SW 901 384
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 83%, paved or flagged 7%.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 7 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 18 gates, 25 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 1.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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