Section 162 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Butley Low Corner to Orford
8.6 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TM 386 502. Finish: TM 424 495. 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
Almost flat: about 20 m of climbing and 20 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Butley Low Corner.
- Car park
- Car park, 880 m from the start. Directions TM 379 496
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Mill Lane, 2 km away (Directions); Wickham Market station, 8.2 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Orford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Market Hill, 500 m from the finish. Directions TM 421 499School, 820 m from the finish. Directions TM 419 501
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 11%, paved or flagged 10%; the rest (77%) isn't recorded.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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