Section 45 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Crugmeer to Porthcothan
8.9 miles (14.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 895 769. Finish: SW 857 720. 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 286 m of climbing and 307 m of descent; highest point 73 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Crugmeer.
- Car parks
- Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions SW 899 770Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions SW 899 770Porthmissen Car Park (pay), 960 m from the start. Directions SW 891 760
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Trevone Village Hall, 1.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Porthcothan. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Porthcothan Bay Stores, 90 m from the finish. Directions SW 858 719opp Porthcothan Bay Stores, 100 m from the finish. Directions SW 858 719Tredrea Inn, 380 m from the finish. Directions SW 861 721
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 59%, gravel and tracks 32%.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 3 stiles, 13 kissing gates, 6 gates, 1 stream crossing, 17 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 54 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 3.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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