Section 31 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Combe Martin to Braunton
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SS 552 328. Finish: SS 548 328. 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 12 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Combe Martin.
- Station
- Barnstaple, 470 m from the start. Directions SS 555 325
- Bus stops
- High Wall, 240 m from the start. Directions SS 551 325Opposite Station Entrance, 430 m from the start. Directions SS 555 325Sticklepath Terrace, 450 m from the start. Directions SS 556 328
- Car parks
- Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions SS 552 324Car park, 490 m from the start. Directions SS 555 331Car park, 510 m from the start. Directions SS 550 323
Getting back
The section finishes at Braunton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Barnstaple, 790 m from the finish. Directions SS 555 325
- Bus stops
- High Wall, 370 m from the finish. Directions SS 551 325Bus stop, 460 m from the finish. Directions SS 548 323Bus stop, 500 m from the finish. Directions SS 548 323
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 81%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
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