Section 172 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Cromer to Mundesley
7.8 miles (12.5 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TG 312 367. Finish: TG 220 422. 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 145 m of climbing and 160 m of descent; highest point 68 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cromer.
- Bus stops
- Gold Park Gates, adj, 80 m from the start. Directions TG 312 366Esplanade Bus Shelter, 140 m from the start. Directions TG 313 367
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 170 m from the start. Directions TG 313 366Car park (pay), 190 m from the start. Directions TG 314 366Church Car Park (free), 260 m from the start. Directions TG 310 369
Getting back
The section finishes at Mundesley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Cromer, 720 m from the finish. Directions TG 213 420
- Bus stops
- Church Street, adj, 120 m from the finish. Directions TG 219 421Louden Road, adj, 250 m from the finish. Directions TG 218 420Cadogan Road, adj, 290 m from the finish. Directions TG 217 422
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 28%, grass 27%, earth, rock and mud 21%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 36 m in a kilometre (1 in 28), starting 6.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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