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Southwest Coast Path stage 28: Polmear to Polperro (17.2 km, 700 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/South West England/Southwest Coast Path/Stage 28

Stage 28 of 45

Southwest Coast Path stage 28: Polmear to Polperro

Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 6h
Ascent: 700 m
Descent

Stage 28 of the Southwest Coast Path (45 stages in total) runs from Polmear to Polperro. It covers 17.2 km with 700 m of ascent and 700 m of descent, around 6 h of walking. There are 52 places to sleep where the stage ends (25 guesthouses, 18 hotels, 1 hut, 8 campsites). The next stage continues to Portwrinkle.

Part of the Southwest Coast Path.

Where to sleep in Polperro

52 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 25 guesthouses, 18 hotels, 1 hut, 8 campsites.

GuesthouseCoombe Farm
GuesthouseCoombe Farm Bed & BreakfastRated 4.8 out of 54.8(9)

Previous: stage 27Mevagissey to Polmear Next: stage 29Polperro to Portwrinkle

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.

700 m

Distance

17.2 km

Fowey Hall Hotel

HotelFowey Hall HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(562)Bright hotel offering children's facilities, plus stylish rooms, a spa, a pool and Cornish dining.

Harbour Hotel Fowey

HotelHarbour Hotel FoweyRated 4.5 out of 54.5(606)Traditional 19th-century hotel offering sophisticated rooms and a restaurant serving afternoon tea.

HotelFowey Harbour Hotel

Fowey School House

HotelFowey School HouseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

GuesthouseRiver ViewRated 4.5 out of 54.5(2)Informal guesthouse offering simple en suite rooms with river or sea views, plus free parking.

For Sale - Ferrymans Cottage - Riverside Self Catering Holiday Cottage

GuesthouseFor Sale - Ferrymans Cottage - Riverside Self Catering Holiday CottageRated 4.6 out of 54.6(10)

GuesthouseFoye Old ExchangeFowey

Havener's, Fowey

HotelHavener's, FoweyRated 4.6 out of 54.6(1,149)Rustic quayside venue with a tented terrace, serving Modern British dishes using local seafood.

HutJosephine’s Patio

Reed's of Fowey Waterside Holiday Let

HotelReed's of Fowey Waterside Holiday LetRated 4.5 out of 54.5(8)

Safe Harbour Inn

HotelSafe Harbour InnRated 4.5 out of 54.5(260)19th-century coaching inn with river views and warmly furnished guestrooms, plus free breakfast.

HotelSun and Moon rooms to let.Fowey

GuesthouseTabs CottageRated 4.4 out of 54.4(9)

The Galleon Inn

HotelThe Galleon InnRated 4.3 out of 54.3(1,063)Traditional riverfront pub with straightforward rooms & free cooked breakfast, plus WiFi & a pub.

The King of Prussia

HotelThe King of PrussiaRated 4.5 out of 54.5(483)Simply furnished rooms overlooking the harbour, breakfast included, and casual restaurant/bar meals.

The Old Quay House Hotel

HotelThe Old Quay House HotelRated 4.6 out of 54.6(166)Stylish, polished rooms in an upscale waterfront hotel with a modern restaurant and a terrace.

GuesthouseEmber CottagePolruan

GuesthousePolmarineRated 5.0 out of 55.0(7)B&B rooms in a converted boathouse with original features and a patio garden, plus beach access.

GuesthouseLowarth ChiPolruan

Polruan Holidays camping and caravanning

CampsitePolruan Holidays camping and caravanningRated 4.8 out of 54.8(186)

Pencalenick House

HotelPencalenick HouseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

CampsiteChuchtown Farm Campsite

And 28 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 8 mHighest 69 m

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