Section 35 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Combe Martin to Bideford
6.8 miles (10.9 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: SS 577 472. Finish: SS 454 266. 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 26 m of climbing and 27 m of descent; highest point 10 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Combe Martin.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 290 m from the start. Directions SS 574 470Bus stop, 690 m from the start. Directions SS 582 468Bus stop, 810 m from the start. Directions SS 583 467
- Car parks
- Kiln Pay & Display Car Park (pay), 60 m from the start. Directions SS 577 472Glen Lyn Car Park (pay), 90 m from the start. Directions SS 577 471Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SS 575 471
Getting back
The section finishes at Bideford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bideford Quay, 30 m from the finish. Directions SS 454 266Bideford Quay, 130 m from the finish. Directions SS 454 267Ship On Launch, 270 m from the finish. Directions SS 457 265
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 64%, grass 8%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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