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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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Route status - Live
Reviews - 5
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (3) Maybe (2)
Problems reported - Accuracy (2)
Downloads - 8
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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. |
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Challenges
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Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
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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)
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Terrain
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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)
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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
What3Words
expecting.flaked.interviewer
Penzance
Grid Ref
SW4756530604
Lat / Lon
50.12170° / -5.53294°
Easting / Northing
147,565E / 30,604N
What3Words
gliders.cycled.launcher
Newpen One's land is
Newlyn | |
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Grid Ref | SW4629828946 |
Lat / Lon | 50.10627° / -5.54953° |
Easting / Northing | 146,298E / 28,946N |
What3Words | expecting.flaked.interviewer |
Penzance | |
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Grid Ref | SW4756530604 |
Lat / Lon | 50.12170° / -5.53294° |
Easting / Northing | 147,565E / 30,604N |
What3Words | gliders.cycled.launcher |
Urban | 100.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Jane Taylor
05 Mar 2024Note 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 2023An 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).
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Edensyard
08 Sep 2022This 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.
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Jo
23 Apr 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023)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.
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John Pestle
23 Apr 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023)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.
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Malcolm Boura
02 May 2021and the remainder of the route I do not know.
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