South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

Exmoor National Park, England, United Kingdom

14.6 miles (23.5 km) · 2,585 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir) covers 14.6 miles across Exmoor National Park, England, United Kingdom. Runners face 2,585 feet of climbing with 1,773 feet of loss. The course averages 179 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 81% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 7.1 out of 10, placing it in the 50.85th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking England adventures.

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