Start
11 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
50.02, -5.26 · rel 2375676
50.02, -5.26 · rel 2375676
South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)
22,8 km from Porthleven to The Lizard through urban area.
Porthleven
→
The Lizard
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?
Urban Area
Cave
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
2× monument
1× Nature
1× cave
1× Lighthouse
Kynance Cove
viewpoint ·
on the route
22,8 km
100%
Marconi Monument
monument ·
on the route
22,8 km
100%
HMS Anson
monument ·
on the route
22,8 km
100%
The Lizard - Caerthillian National Nature Reserve
Nature ·
29 m off route
22,8 km
100%
Ogo Dour
cave ·
57 m off route
22,8 km
100%
The Lizard
Lighthouse ·
334 m off route
22,8 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
5 m
–
63 m
0 km
11,4 km
22,8 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
24 m elevation
Halfway
55 m elevation
Three quarters
43 m elevation
Finish
20 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) is 22.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) takes approximately 5h 41min to complete.
No, South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Porthleven to The Lizard. Plan ahead for return transport.
South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) starts at Porthleven.
South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.