Section 217 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Berwick-upon-Tweed to Holy Island
11.4 miles (18.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NT 997 527. Finish: NU 125 418. 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 151 m of climbing and 145 m of descent; highest point 61 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- Station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed, 770 m from the start. Directions NT 994 534
- Bus stops
- Berwick, Hide Hill, 170 m from the start. Directions NT 999 527Golden Square, 200 m from the start. Directions NT 997 529Berwick, Marygate, 210 m from the start. Directions NT 998 529
- Car parks
- Bridge Street Car Park (free), 80 m from the start. Directions NT 998 527Car park (free), 90 m from the start. Directions NT 997 526Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions NT 997 528
Getting back
The section finishes at Holy Island. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Holy Island Green Lane Coach Park, 250 m from the finish. Directions NU 127 420Holy Island, 250 m from the finish. Directions NU 127 420Chare Ends car park, 630 m from the finish. Directions NU 125 425
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 45%, paved or flagged 43%.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 5 gates, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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