Section 111 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Clive Vale to Rye Harbour
10.2 miles (16.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 838 100. Finish: TQ 942 189. 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 253 m of climbing and 313 m of descent; highest point 129 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Clive Vale.
- Bus stop
- Belmont, Dudley Road, 690 m from the start. Directions TQ 832 103
- Car parks
- Barley Lane Car Park (pay), 410 m from the start. Directions TQ 838 104Car park, 600 m from the start. Directions TQ 836 106Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions TQ 836 106
Getting back
The section finishes at Rye Harbour. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Rye Harbour, adj Tram Road, 140 m from the finish. Directions TQ 941 190
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Steepest climb: about 80 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 1.6 miles in.
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