Section 211 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Cresswell to Amble
9.3 miles (15 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 294 935. Finish: NU 266 047. 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 112 m of climbing and 113 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cresswell.
- Bus stops
- Cresswell, Crows Nest, 70 m from the start. Directions NZ 293 935Cresswell, Towers holiday park, 340 m from the start. Directions NZ 291 933Towers holiday park, 380 m from the start. Directions NZ 291 933
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions NZ 294 935Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions NZ 291 932Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions NZ 293 931
Getting back
The section finishes at Amble. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Amble, Fourways, 270 m from the finish. Directions NU 265 044Amble, Fourways, 340 m from the finish. Directions NU 265 044Percy Drive-Health Centre, 350 m from the finish. Directions NU 266 043
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 40%, gravel and tracks 21%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (33%) isn't recorded.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 4 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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