Section 82 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Branscombe to Lyme Regis
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SY 201 882. Finish: SY 338 916. 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 737 m of climbing and 844 m of descent; highest point 121 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Branscombe.
- Bus stops
- Branscombe Village Hall, 610 m from the start. Directions SY 197 887Castle Cottage, 620 m from the start. Directions SY 202 888
- Car parks
- Branscombe Mouth Car Park (pay), 410 m from the start. Directions SY 205 883Car park, 640 m from the start. Directions SY 197 886Car park, 640 m from the start. Directions SY 203 888
Getting back
The section finishes at Lyme Regis. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Holm Bush Car Park, 440 m from the finish. Directions SY 337 920Co-op Store, 540 m from the finish. Directions SY 340 921The Square, 590 m from the finish. Directions SY 342 920
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 43%, paved or flagged 32%, grass 9%, gravel and tracks 7%.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 13 kissing gates, 2 gates, 1 stream crossing, 64 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 108 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 5 miles in.
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