Section 113 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Dungeness to Dymchurch
8.5 miles (13.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 090 168. Finish: TR 102 293. 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
Almost flat: about 10 m of climbing and 9 m of descent; highest point 9 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Dungeness.
- Station
- Dungeness (heritage railway), 200 m from the start. Directions TR 089 169
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions TR 091 168Car park (free), 230 m from the start. Directions TR 088 169
Getting back
The section finishes at Dymchurch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Dymchurch (heritage railway), 420 m from the finish. Directions TR 098 293
- Bus stops
- High Street, 50 m from the finish. Directions TR 101 293Country's Field, 330 m from the finish. Directions TR 103 296
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 86%.
About 68% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
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