Newlyn — Penzance

Newpen one
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Verified by 60.00% of reviewers

By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

2km/1mi

Ascent

32m

Descent

25m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Newlyn and Penzance.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Newlyn and Penzance.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

This route has been flagged (2 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3) Maybe (2)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (2)

Downloads - 8

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Not present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 120.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

20.0% of the route is on roads (1)

80.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X December 2023 by Berkshire Walker
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Newlyn
Grid Ref SW4629828946
Lat / Lon 50.10627° / -5.54953°
Easting / Northing 146,298E / 28,946N
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Penzance
Grid Ref SW4756530604
Lat / Lon 50.12170° / -5.53294°
Easting / Northing 147,565E / 30,604N
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Newpen One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Jane Taylor

05 Mar 2024 Winter
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Note that although this route has previously been flagged for accuracy it is a false alarm!! I had no problems with this route at all, it’s really excellent all round.
Walked Penzance to Newlyn. My walk coincided (not entirely coincidentally) with St Piran’s day festivities, highlight being the Furry Dance which was performed along the route through central Penzance.

I enjoyed walking the Penzance streets, some quirky shops, twists and turns, and several good footpaths. Went past the local football ground with a splendid art deco entrance.
The back streets eventually merge into the sea wall walk at Wherrytown (toilets here). The sea shusshes in on pebbles, there are benches, and it’s very restful. Newlyn Art Gallery is also here.
Newlyn streets are a bit mean with their pavements but apart from that no quibbles.
Had a slap-up fish lunch at the Mackerel Sky cafe to celebrate.

No flights of steps, some off/on kerbs and narrow pavements.
Toilets at Penzance meeting point by the tourist information booth.

Berkshire Walker

08 Dec 2023 Autumn
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An interesting route from the urban bustle of Penzance town centre, via small traffic free footpaths down to the seafront at Wherrytown. There is pleasent Georgian architecture around Penlee Park where you pass the excellent Penlee Museum and Art Gallery (the café is also worth a visit), before a bracing walk along the seafront to the centre of Newlyn with its pubs, shops and cafes (also passing the brilliant Newlyn Art Gallery).

Edensyard

08 Sep 2022 Summer
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This is a great route, don't worry about leaving that iconic view of St Michaels Mount - dive into the easy leafy paths and bustle of Penzance. The streets and roads may be crowded in the city centre so be mindful if you step off the (steep) path. Penzance has a practical and varied shopping centre.

Jo

23 Apr 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023) Spring
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This route is fine to walk but misses a lot of the promenade, walkers could follow the road along the seafront or cut down either Morrab Road or Alexandra Road to meet the promenade sooner.

John Pestle

23 Apr 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023) Spring
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There is a choice to follow the South West Coast Path from Newlyn to Penzance instead of diverting into the town centre. By diverting into the town the walker will miss the opportunity of walking along the whole of the promenade or at low tide walking part of the way on the beach.

  • Malcolm Boura

    Malcolm Boura

    02 May 2021

    and the remainder of the route I do not know.

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