South West Coast Path (Section 19: Portreath to Hayle)

South West Coast Path (Section 19: Portreath to Hayle) is a 19.5 km National Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

Covering 19.5 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 4 hours and 21 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the SWCP waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a National Walking Network (NWN) trail, this route represents a nationally recognised hiking corridor. Infrastructure and waymarking are maintained at a high standard.