South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)
Cornwall National Landscape, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Cornwall National Landscape, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 14.2 mi (22.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,529 ft (466 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 20 min
- High point
- 243 ft (74 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Beach: Pentreath 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
- Visitor center 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Kynance Cove 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Shelter 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Cave 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Cave 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 7.5 mi (12 km) from start
- Historic site: Marconi Monument 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Beach: Poldhu Cove 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Emergency phone 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Beach: Church Cove 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Beach: Dollar Cove 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)?
South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,529 ft (466 m) in total, up to a high point of 243 ft (74 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)?
Parking at the start. 21 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 2.1 mi (3.4 km), 8.5 mi (13.7 km), 9.4 mi (15.1 km).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)?
Wavecrest, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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