Section 64 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Boswinger to Pentewan
9.3 miles (15 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SW 990 406. Finish: SX 019 472. 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
About 560 m of climbing and 589 m of descent; highest point 112 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Boswinger.
- Bus stop
- Seaview, 460 m from the start. Directions SW 991 411
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 400 m from the start. Directions SW 994 405The Dodman (pay), 870 m from the start. Directions SW 999 404
Getting back
The section finishes at Pentewan. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Pentewan Turn, 310 m from the finish. Directions SX 016 472
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 56%, paved or flagged 26%, grass 16%.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 18 kissing gates, 8 gates, 1 stream crossing, 33 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 78 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 0.3 miles in.
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