Section 41 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Crackington Haven to Trevalga
8.4 miles (13.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SX 143 967. Finish: SX 081 904. 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 837 m of climbing and 770 m of descent; highest point 223 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Crackington Haven.
- Bus stop
- Cabin Cafe, 70 m from the start. Directions SX 143 968
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions SX 143 968Burden Trust Car Park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SX 145 967Car park (free), 640 m from the start. Directions SX 149 971
Getting back
The section finishes at Trevalga. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Trevalga Turn, 520 m from the finish. Directions SX 082 899Willapark, 990 m from the finish. Directions SX 091 904
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 84%, grass 6%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 3 stiles, 23 kissing gates, 11 gates, 52 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 103 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 2.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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