South West Coast Path — Sections 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea landscape

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South West Coast Path — Sections 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea

~3 days · 43.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance43.2 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain7,336 ft
Gain / mile170 ft
High point390 ft
Difficulty index23/100

What the South West Coast Path — Sections 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea is known for

Sections 35–37 of South West Coast Path is an official 67.6 km point-to-point section from Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the South West Coast Path — Sections 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 1,260 ft over 43.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.1 mi · 38%
  • Downhill 13.9 mi · 33%
  • Flat 12.6 mi · 30%

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 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea?

23 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the South West Coast Path — Sections 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea scores 23/100, 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 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea take?

Most backpackers hike the South West Coast Path — Sections 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 43.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the South West Coast Path — Sections 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea?

The South West Coast Path — Sections 35–37: Portwrinkle to Bigbury on Sea climbs roughly 7,336 ft total — about 170 ft per mile, topping out near 390 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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