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South West Coast Path (Section 16: Porthcothan to Newquay)

Hiking Hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 17.58 km
Elevation gain 566 m
Elevation loss 583 m
Altitude minimum 4 m
Altitude maximum 92 m
Altitude Start 26 m
Altitude End 9 m
Estimated hiking time 4 h 50 min
Difficulty Hard

17.58 km loop hiking starting from Newquay. Elevation gain is 566 m, with altitude ranging from 4 m to 92 m. Estimated time: 4 h 50 min. Starting town: Newquay (England, Royaume-Uni).

This hike includes 1 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 265 m across 3.02 km, with an average slope of 8.8%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 17.55 km): +265 m over 3.02 km, average slope 8.8%

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