15.9km
Total Distance
495m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

This wild north Cornwall stage follows the switchback cliffs south from Bude past the folly at Efford and dramatic contorted rock strata. The route climbs the highest cliff in Cornwall at High Cliff before dropping to Crackington Haven. Strenuous but spectacular coastal walking.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Shelter · 0.2km
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 7.6km
Bus stop
Post Office · 295m from the start
Parking
89m from the start
Surface
paved 50%, natural ground 47%
Marked route
South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven)

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route