Section 142 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Barling to Rochford
7.8 miles (12.5 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 932 890. Finish: TQ 886 903. 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 21 m of climbing and 22 m of descent; highest point 7 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Barling.
- Bus stops
- Magnolia House, 190 m from the start. Directions TQ 930 890Carpenters, 340 m from the start. Directions TQ 930 887Weir Pond Corner, 380 m from the start. Directions TQ 929 893
- Car park
- Car park, 780 m from the start. Directions TQ 933 883
Getting back
The section finishes at Rochford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Stambridge Mills, 460 m from the finish. Directions TQ 887 907Russell Grove, 580 m from the finish. Directions TQ 883 908Purdeys Way, 780 m from the finish. Directions TQ 882 896
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 16%, paved or flagged 9%; the rest (75%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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