Section 32 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Braunton to Croyde
8.5 miles (13.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SS 486 357. Finish: SS 436 392. 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 123 m of climbing and 122 m of descent; highest point 73 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Braunton.
- Bus stops
- Tesco, 300 m from the start. Directions SS 485 360Barton Lane, 390 m from the start. Directions SS 490 359Braunton Academy, 480 m from the start. Directions SS 491 359
- Car parks
- Velator Qiay Carpark, 410 m from the start. Directions SS 484 354Braunton Academy, 510 m from the start. Directions SS 491 358Car park, 620 m from the start. Directions SS 487 364
Getting back
The section finishes at Croyde. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Ruda Holiday Park, 370 m from the finish. Directions SS 436 395Pathfields, 530 m from the finish. Directions SS 440 395Downend, 580 m from the finish. Directions SS 434 386
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Steepest climb: about 60 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 6.6 miles in.
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