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OSM map layer · LineString
50.40, -5.12 · rel 2374449
50.40, -5.12 · rel 2374449
South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth)
22,8 km from Newquay to Perranporth through lakes.
Newquay
→
Perranporth
linear
22,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Cave
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× cave
2× Attraction
1× viewpoint
Holywell Spring
Water ·
28 m off route
14,4 km
63%
Holywell Cave
cave ·
29 m off route
14,4 km
63%
Newquay Water Sports Centre
Attraction ·
53 m off route
22,8 km
100%
Newquay Water Sports Centre
Attraction ·
53 m off route
22,8 km
100%
Coastguard's Lookout
viewpoint ·
371 m off route
22,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth) is 22.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth) takes approximately 5h 41min to complete.
No, South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Newquay to Perranporth. Plan ahead for return transport.
South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth) starts at Newquay.
South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, South West Coast Path (Section 17: Newquay to Perranporth) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.