Route Filmstrip & Description
A short, one mile, walk from the remote and picturesque cove of Porthgwarra up to the lookout post at Gwennap Head. The main walk is along a metalled surface which is generally of good quality. There are two speed bumps and a gate the gradient is fairly steep in places (average approx 1:16 (6%) max. 1:6 (16%) approx). For those with dedicated off-road scooters there are several paths that can be explored with care. There are toilets but there is no wheelchair access and there is a small shop where teas and ice creams may be bought in the summer. for more information visit-http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/photos/photograph/5400/
Surveyed by: Steve CRR, July 2012
(Summer)
Accessibility Rating: 3
Distance: 0.7 km
Car Park: Pay and display, small with a reasonable service accompanied by a larger this even overflow car park.
Steps: No
Barriers: Yes, large 5 bar gate, see photo.
Toilets: Small but not accessible.
Viewpoint not accessible via wheelchair or scooter
Toilets are NOT wheelchair accessible.
Not blue badge.
photo of car park from path
Overflow carpark
path just outside car park
this part of the path is metalled and has a good even surface.
there are two speed bumps just the for the gate.
the gate is fullwidth and not easy to open or close but it is not usually locked
the path becomes more even
and the gradient increases to a maximum of about 1:6 (16%)
although the path is rough here it should be fine for all but the smallest mobility scooters.
Max gradient approx. 1:6 (16%)
Lookout post, Unfortunately a very misty day.
Possible extension. Grade 5. app.200m
uneven path to the south,passible only with caution and on a purpose-built off-road scooter.
Possible extension. Grade 5. app 0.5 miles
uneven paths to the north west, passible only with caution and on a purpose-built off-road scooter.
Viewpoint not accessible via wheelchair or scooter
Viewpoint not accessible via wheelchair or scooter
only via very steep and uneven slipway.
Portgwarra Phototrail
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