Section 110 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Cooden to Clive Vale
8.5 miles (13.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 712 066. Finish: TQ 838 100. 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 164 m of climbing and 109 m of descent; highest point 95 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cooden.
- Station
- Cooden Beach, 280 m from the start. Directions TQ 709 065
- Bus stops
- The Gorses (NE-bound), 130 m from the start. Directions TQ 711 066Cooden Beach Railway Station (o/s), 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 710 066Withyham Road (W-bound), 290 m from the start. Directions TQ 713 068
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 160 m from the start. Directions TQ 711 066Car park (free), 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 710 066
Getting back
The section finishes at Clive Vale. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Belmont, Dudley Road, 690 m from the finish. Directions TQ 832 103
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 91%, grass 5%.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 8 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 88 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 7.5 miles in.
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