Section 24 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Bridgwater to Steart
11.5 miles (18.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 301 380. Finish: ST 275 456. 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
Almost flat: about 27 m of climbing and 25 m of descent; highest point 11 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bridgwater.
- Bus stops
- East Quay Medical Centre (N bound), 170 m from the start. Directions ST 300 378East Quay Medical Centre (S bound), 180 m from the start. Directions ST 300 378Chilton Street (S bound), 410 m from the start. Directions ST 297 380
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 110 m from the start. Directions ST 301 379Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions ST 298 381Car park, 470 m from the start. Directions ST 302 384
Getting back
The section finishes at Steart.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Highbridge and Burnham station, 4.8 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 20%, paved or flagged 15%, grass 11%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 2% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 stream crossing.
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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