Section 196 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Bridlington to Bempton
10.6 miles (17 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TA 193 678. Finish: TA 201 738. 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 344 m of climbing and 263 m of descent; highest point 92 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bridlington.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 80 m from the start. Directions TA 193 678Bridlington Eighth Avenue, 230 m from the start. Directions TA 191 679Bridlington Limekiln Lane, 260 m from the start. Directions TA 193 680
- Car parks
- Car park, 10 m from the start. Directions TA 193 678Limekiln Lane Coach Park (pay), 230 m from the start. Directions TA 193 680Limekiln Lane Car Park (pay), 350 m from the start. Directions TA 194 681
Getting back
The section finishes at Bempton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bempton RSPB Reserve, 450 m from the finish. Directions TA 196 737
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Steepest climb: about 38 m in a kilometre (1 in 26), starting 8.4 miles in.
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