Section 215 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Bamburgh to Sea House
6.5 miles (10.5 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: NU 079 427. Finish: NU 021 494. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
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
About 50 m of climbing and 31 m of descent; highest point 24 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bamburgh.
- Bus stop
- Causeway end, 10 m from the start. Directions NU 079 427
- Car park
- Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions NU 079 427
Getting back
The section finishes at Sea House.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Memorial, 1.5 km away (Directions); Berwick-upon-Tweed station, 4.9 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 17%, paved or flagged 14%, gravel and tracks 11%; the rest (59%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 17 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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