Section 148 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Burnham-on-Crouch to Bradwell Waterside
17.3 miles (27.9 km). About 5½ hours, challenging.
Start: TQ 952 955. Finish: TL 994 078. 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 6 m of climbing and 6 m of descent; highest point 6 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Burnham-on-Crouch.
- Bus stops
- Clock Tower, 90 m from the start. Directions TQ 952 955Burnham Cinema, 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 949 957Burnham Library, 590 m from the start. Directions TQ 949 960
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions TQ 951 956Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions TQ 952 956Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions TQ 952 956
Getting back
The section finishes at Bradwell Waterside. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Trusses Road, 420 m from the finish. Directions TL 996 074Woodyards, 720 m from the finish. Directions TL 996 071
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 1 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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