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OSM map layer · LineString
50.07, -5.09 · rel 2375711
50.07, -5.09 · rel 2375711
South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford)
28,7 km from Coverack to Helford through urban area.
Coverack
→
Helford
linear
28,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
1× monument
Lowland Point Saltworks
ruins ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Giant's Quoits
ruins ·
74 m off route
0,0 km
0%
South West Coast Path half way
monument ·
on the route
7,2 km
25%
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 28: Coverack to Helford) is 28.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford) takes approximately 7h 9min to complete.
No, South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Coverack to Helford. Plan ahead for return transport.
South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford) starts at Coverack.
South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.