South West Coast Path — Sections 19–21: Portreath to Pendeen
~3 days · 31.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the South West Coast Path — Sections 19–21: Portreath to Pendeen is known for
Sections 19–21 of South West Coast Path is an official 50.6 km point-to-point section from Portreath to Pendeen.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 52 ft to 1,312 ft over 31.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.4 mi · 39%
- Downhill 11.9 mi · 38%
- Flat 7.2 mi · 23%
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 19–21: Portreath to Pendeen?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the South West Coast Path — Sections 19–21: Portreath to Pendeen scores 24/100, 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 19–21: Portreath to Pendeen take?
Most backpackers hike the South West Coast Path — Sections 19–21: Portreath to Pendeen in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 31.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the South West Coast Path — Sections 19–21: Portreath to Pendeen?
The South West Coast Path — Sections 19–21: Portreath to Pendeen climbs roughly 7,054 ft total — about 222 ft per mile, topping out near 407 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.