South West Coast Path — Sections 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle landscape

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South West Coast Path — Sections 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle

~3 days · 38.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance38.1 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain11,722 ft
Gain / mile308 ft
High point509 ft
Difficulty index34/100

What the South West Coast Path — Sections 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle is known for

Sections 32–34 of South West Coast Path is an official 59.9 km point-to-point section from Mevagissey to Portwrinkle.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the South West Coast Path — Sections 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 1,657 ft over 38.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.4 mi · 43%
  • Downhill 15.6 mi · 41%
  • Flat 5.8 mi · 15%

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 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle?

34 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the South West Coast Path — Sections 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle scores 34/100, 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 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle take?

Most backpackers hike the South West Coast Path — Sections 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 38.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the South West Coast Path — Sections 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle?

The South West Coast Path — Sections 32–34: Mevagissey to Portwrinkle climbs roughly 11,722 ft total — about 308 ft per mile, topping out near 509 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.

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