Section 4 of 4, Saints Way
Polkerris to Bokiddick
9.8 miles (15.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SX 095 519. Finish: SX 057 619. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 451 m of climbing and 382 m of descent; highest point 147 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Polkerris.
- Bus stop
- Polkerris Turn, 890 m from the start. Directions SX 094 528
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 360 m from the start. Directions SX 095 522Polkerris Car Park, 400 m from the start. Directions SX 094 522Menabilly Car Park, 810 m from the start. Directions SX 096 511
Getting back
The section finishes at Bokiddick.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Lower Woon Farm, 2.2 km away (Directions); Luxulyan station, 3.9 km away (Directions).
Planning the Saints Way
- Planning the whole trail: cornwall.gov.uk.
- The guidebook: The Saints' Way Guide (Pelican Studio).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 58%; the rest (36%) isn't recorded.
About 59% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 76 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 4.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Ship Inn, Polmear: 1.2 miles in. Seats outside.New Inn, Tywardreath: 1.8 miles in.The Rashleigh Inn, Polkerris: 0.1 miles in, about 300 m off the way. Seats outside.The Kings Arms, Luxulyan: 6.8 miles in, about 400 m off the way.
- Café
- Polkado Cafe, Polkerris: near the start, about 300 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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