South West Coast Path (Section 19: Portreath to Hayle)

Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

11.5 miles (18.6 km) · 1,276 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The South West Coast Path (Section 19: Portreath to Hayle) route traverses 11.5 miles through Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Elevation gain totals 1,276 feet, with 1,259 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 0.9 miles and gains 234 feet. Vertical rate measures 115 feet of gain per mile. About 85% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 40.85th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in England.

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