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Southwest Coast Path stage 21: Penzance to Porthleven (20.4 km, 600 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/South West England/Southwest Coast Path/Stage 21

Stage 21 of 45

Southwest Coast Path stage 21: Penzance to Porthleven

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 6h
Ascent: 600 m
Descent

Stage 21 of the Southwest Coast Path (45 stages in total) runs from Penzance to Porthleven. It covers 20.4 km with 600 m of ascent and 600 m of descent, around 6 h of walking. There are 58 places to sleep where the stage ends (34 guesthouses, 18 campsites, 4 hotels, 1 hostel, 1 hut). The next stage continues to Lizard.

Part of the Southwest Coast Path.

Where to sleep in Porthleven

58 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 34 guesthouses, 18 campsites, 4 hotels, 1 hostel, 1 hut.

GuesthouseSt Michael's B&B
GuesthouseBlue Horizon Guest House
Guesthouseion

Previous: stage 20Porthcurno to Penzance Next: stage 22Porthleven to Lizard

Part of the Southwest Coast Path (843 km, 45 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

600 m

Distance

20.4 km

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GuesthouseMarazion

The Upper Deck B&B

GuesthouseThe Upper Deck B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0(59)

GuesthouseGreeb Rocks CottageMarazion

GuesthouseSEA DRIFTER COTTAGEMarazion

Glenleigh House Bed & Breakfast

GuesthouseGlenleigh House Bed & BreakfastRated 4.7 out of 54.7(67)Laid-back rooms in a seaside Victorian property with free Wi-Fi and breakfast, plus some sea views.

GuesthouseGull CottageRated 5.0 out of 55.0(2)

Wheal Rodney Holiday Park

CampsiteWheal Rodney Holiday ParkRated 4.7 out of 54.7(450)Simple cottages with kitchenettes and free WiFi in a casual holiday park, plus a heated pool.

Cedar Villa Glamping

CampsiteCedar Villa GlampingRated 5.0 out of 55.0(10)

GuesthouseKrissie's

GuesthouseWheal Charlotte CottagePerranuthnoe

GuesthouseEdnovean FarmRated 5.0 out of 55.0(21)Relaxed rooms with channel views & soaking baths in a circa-1600s farm-turned-B&B offering gardens.

Millstones Coastal Camping

CampsiteMillstones Coastal CampingRated 5.0 out of 55.0(2)

HotelPrivate Cliff top Retreat by Perranuthnoe BeachPenzance

The Old Carthouse

GuesthouseThe Old CarthouseRated 4.1 out of 54.1(7)

Beare's Den Campsite

CampsiteBeare's Den CampsiteRated 4.5 out of 54.5(104)

Porth-en-Alls Camping

CampsitePorth-en-Alls CampingRated 4.1 out of 54.1(33)

CampsiteKeneggy Cove Holiday Park

GuesthouseCoach & HorsesRated 4.6 out of 54.6(580)Restored coaching inn offering a cosy restaurant/bar, plus contemporary rooms with Wi-Fi.

The Count House

GuesthouseThe Count HouseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(11)

C H Andrewartha

CampsiteC H AndrewarthaRated 4.2 out of 54.2(5)

Higher Pentreath Campsite Ltd

CampsiteHigher Pentreath Campsite LtdRated 4.3 out of 54.3(236)

And 34 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 2 mHighest 65 m

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