Section 213 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Craster to Seahouses
10.7 miles (17.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NU 258 199. Finish: NU 219 320. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
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 135 m of climbing and 134 m of descent; highest point 20 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Craster.
- Bus stops
- The Heugh, 90 m from the start. Directions NU 258 198Craster, Harbour, 120 m from the start. Directions NU 257 199Dunstan, White Lodge, 960 m from the start. Directions NU 248 198
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 10 m from the start. Directions NU 258 199Craster Quarry Car Park (pay), 230 m from the start. Directions NU 256 197Car park (pay), 230 m from the start. Directions NU 256 198
Getting back
The section finishes at Seahouses. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Seahouses, King Street adj Crown Street, 170 m from the finish. Directions NU 218 319King Street, 200 m from the finish. Directions NU 219 318Seahouses, King Street, 380 m from the finish. Directions NU 221 317
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 25%, paved or flagged 23%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (40%) isn't recorded.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates, 6 gates, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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