Section 77 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Brixham to Torquay
8.4 miles (13.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SX 925 562. Finish: SX 917 633. 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 308 m of climbing and 307 m of descent; highest point 53 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Brixham.
- Bus stops
- Strand Statue, 0 m from the start. Directions SX 925 562King Street, 60 m from the start. Directions SX 925 561Old Fish Market, 90 m from the start. Directions SX 925 563
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 30 m from the start. Directions SX 925 562Town Centre (pay), 210 m from the start. Directions SX 924 560Freshwater / Oxen Cove (pay), 600 m from the start. Directions SX 923 567
Getting back
The section finishes at Torquay. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Torquay Pavilion, 140 m from the finish. Directions SX 916 634The Strand, 170 m from the finish. Directions SX 918 635
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 72%, earth, rock and mud 19%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 kissing gates, 1 gate, 25 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 1.1 miles in.
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