Section 149 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Bradwell Waterside to Mayland
10.1 miles (16.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 994 078. Finish: TL 920 021. 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 26 m of climbing and 25 m of descent; highest point 7 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bradwell Waterside.
- Bus stops
- Trusses Road, 420 m from the start. Directions TL 996 074Woodyards, 720 m from the start. Directions TL 996 071
Getting back
The section finishes at Mayland. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Mayland Mill, 650 m from the finish. Directions TL 918 015Wembley Avenue, 810 m from the finish. Directions TL 912 020
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 10%; the rest (79%) isn't recorded.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 gate.
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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