Section 183 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Anderby Creek to Mablethorpe
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 550 763. Finish: TF 497 870. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. In Suffolk, the National Trust says the path across Dunwich Heath and its beach is closed after a wildfire, with no pedestrian access. In Somerset, the council says three short sections near the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (Pawlett, Chilton Trinity and Express Park) are closed for construction works, and a long-term diversion is in place around Hinkley Point C. Source: somerset.gov.uk.
Up and down
Almost flat: about 25 m of climbing and 24 m of descent; highest point 12 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Anderby Creek.
- Bus stop
- Sea Road, 510 m from the start. Directions TF 545 761
- Car park
- Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions TF 550 762
Getting back
The section finishes at Mablethorpe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- North End Car Park, 40 m from the finish. Directions TF 497 869Haven Holiday Park, 280 m from the finish. Directions TF 497 867Caravan Park, 410 m from the finish. Directions TF 499 866
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 76%, grass 6%.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 7 m.
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