South West Coast Path — Sections 16–18: Porthcothan to Portreath
~3 days · 36.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the South West Coast Path — Sections 16–18: Porthcothan to Portreath is known for
Sections 16–18 of South West Coast Path is an official 56.8 km point-to-point section from Porthcothan to Portreath.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 52 ft to 1,010 ft over 36.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.4 mi · 45%
- Downhill 15.5 mi · 43%
- Flat 4.4 mi · 12%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the South West Coast Path — Sections 16–18: Porthcothan to Portreath?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the South West Coast Path — Sections 16–18: Porthcothan to Portreath scores 30/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the South West Coast Path — Sections 16–18: Porthcothan to Portreath take?
Most backpackers hike the South West Coast Path — Sections 16–18: Porthcothan to Portreath in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 36.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the South West Coast Path — Sections 16–18: Porthcothan to Portreath?
The South West Coast Path — Sections 16–18: Porthcothan to Portreath climbs roughly 9,590 ft total — about 262 ft per mile, topping out near 328 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.