Section 49 of 66, King Charles III England Coast Path
UK 043.49
Bawdsey to Aldeburgh
38.5 miles (62.0 km).
Up and down
About 350 m of climbing and 348 m of descent; highest point 20 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bawdsey.
- Bus stops
- Quay, 370 m from the start. DirectionsQuay Turning Area, 640 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 110 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 290 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 380 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Aldeburgh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Car Park, 60 m from the finish. DirectionsBus Shelter, 400 m from the finish. DirectionsCinema, 790 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 17%, paved or flagged 14%, grass 12%; the rest (55%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 11 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 14 m in a kilometre, 800 m in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.