Section 87 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Calshot to Hill Head
13.2 miles (21.2 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 485 017. Finish: SU 540 022. 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 106 m of climbing and 105 m of descent; highest point 37 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Calshot.
- Bus stops
- Calshot Beach, 700 m from the start. Directions SU 480 013Calshot Close, 990 m from the start. Directions SU 476 015
- Car parks
- Calshot Spit (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SU 485 016Car park (pay), 660 m from the start. Directions SU 488 023Car park (pay), 670 m from the start. Directions SU 480 013
Getting back
The section finishes at Hill Head. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Hill Head Road, 130 m from the finish. Directions SU 541 022Cottes Way, 320 m from the finish. Directions SU 543 021Short Road, 390 m from the finish. Directions SU 542 025
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 38%, gravel and tracks 21%, earth, rock and mud 14%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 34% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 1.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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