Section 166 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Dunwich to Hopton-on-Sea
10.2 miles (16.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TM 476 706. Finish: TM 535 997. 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 89 m of climbing and 84 m of descent; highest point 23 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Dunwich.
- Bus stop
- Ship Inn, 180 m from the start. Directions TM 478 705
- Car parks
- Church Car Park (Public), 180 m from the start. Directions TM 474 706Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions TM 478 706Car park, 370 m from the start. Directions TM 473 707
Getting back
The section finishes at Hopton-on-Sea. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Potters Resort, 490 m from the finish. Directions TM 530 995Manor Gardens, adj, 530 m from the finish. Directions TM 530 997
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 28%, paved or flagged 23%, earth, rock and mud 22%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 5 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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