Section 40 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Bude to Crackington Haven
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SS 207 063. Finish: SX 143 967. 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 746 m of climbing and 742 m of descent; highest point 164 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bude.
- Bus stops
- The Strand, 140 m from the start. Directions SS 208 063Barclays Bank, 190 m from the start. Directions SS 209 063Post Office, 310 m from the start. Directions SS 208 066
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 20 m from the start. Directions SS 207 063Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions SS 207 063Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions SS 206 063
Getting back
The section finishes at Crackington Haven. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Cabin Cafe, 70 m from the finish. Directions SX 143 968
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 43%, grass 18%, paved or flagged 15%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 20 kissing gates, 7 gates, 1 stream crossing, 30 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 103 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 5.4 miles in.
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