South West Coast Path — Sections 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point landscape

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South West Coast Path — Sections 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point

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

Quick facts

Distance43.2 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain9,091 ft
Gain / mile210 ft
High point551 ft
Difficulty index27/100

What the South West Coast Path — Sections 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point is known for

Sections 50–52 of South West Coast Path is an official 68.6 km point-to-point section from Ferrybridge to South Haven Point.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the South West Coast Path — Sections 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 10 ft to 1,657 ft over 43.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 14.2 mi · 33%
  • Downhill 17.0 mi · 40%
  • Flat 11.4 mi · 27%

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 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point?

27 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the South West Coast Path — Sections 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point scores 27/100, 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 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point take?

Most backpackers hike the South West Coast Path — Sections 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point 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 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point?

The South West Coast Path — Sections 50–52: Ferrybridge to South Haven Point climbs roughly 9,091 ft total — about 210 ft per mile, topping out near 551 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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