Section 70 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Cremyll to Heybrook Bay
7.9 miles (12.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SX 460 539. Finish: SX 497 488. 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 341 m of climbing and 317 m of descent; highest point 92 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cremyll.
- Bus stops
- Admiral's Hard, 240 m from the start. Directions SX 462 539Royal William Yard, 290 m from the start. Directions SX 462 537Stonehall Flats, 310 m from the start. Directions SX 462 541
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 200 m from the start. Directions SX 458 539Car park (free), 220 m from the start. Directions SX 462 539Car park (free), 340 m from the start. Directions SX 463 537
Getting back
The section finishes at Heybrook Bay. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 280 m from the finish. Directions SX 496 490
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 57%, gravel and tracks 22%, earth, rock and mud 14%, grass 5%.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 2 gates, 17 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 4.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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