South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)
Cornwall National Landscape, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Cornwall National Landscape, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,230 ft (375 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr
- High point
- 223 ft (68 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: YHA Coverack campsite 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Beach: Porthbeer Cove 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Beach: Downas Cove 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sea View 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Lizard Serpentine Works 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Spring 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Bugaled Breizh 15.01.2004 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bass Point 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Beach: Housel Bay 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)?
South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack) is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr. It climbs 1,230 ft (375 m) in total, up to a high point of 223 ft (68 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)?
Parking at the start. 10 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 5 mi (8.1 km), 6.9 mi (11.2 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)?
Archies Loft, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Coverack Village Stores, 0 mi (0 km).
Is this a good week for South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)?
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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