A stunning route through picturesque Coverack village and along beautiful coastline.
Distance: 4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Ascent: 178 metres
Route grade: 33 (equivalent to Moderate)
Time to allow: From 2h to 3h 30m
Starting point: YHA Coverack
Grid reference: SW 782 181
What3Words: ///daffodils.hiker.wished
End point: Circular, to YHA Coverack
Region: South West of England
Type of walk: Coast, Countryside
National Parks & National Landscapes: Cornwall National Landscape
Trails and Ways: South West Coast Path
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: No
Seats on route: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Takeaway/s
This route was produced for: Visiting all AONBs (OS blog), YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (103) The Lizard