Along the South West Coast Path around numerous dramatic and rocky coves with clear blue and turquoise seas to Mawgan Porth.
Distance: 13.7 miles (22 km)
Ascent: 538 metres
Route grade: 54 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 6h 30m to 10h 30m
Starting point: YHA Treyarnon
Grid reference: SW 858 741
What3Words: ///hockey.chairs.swept
End point: Linear, to YHA Treyarnon
Region: South West of England
Type of walk: Coast
National Parks & National Landscapes: Cornwall National Landscape
Trails and Ways: England Coast Path, South West Coast Path
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: Yes
Seats on route: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s
This route is included in: 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 (106) Newquay and Padstow