Section 114 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Dymchurch to Folkestone
9.7 miles (15.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TR 102 293. Finish: TR 215 351. 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 89 m of climbing and 85 m of descent; highest point 10 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Dymchurch.
- Station
- Dymchurch (heritage railway), 420 m from the start. Directions TR 098 293
- Bus stops
- High Street, 50 m from the start. Directions TR 101 293Country's Field, 330 m from the start. Directions TR 103 296
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions TR 101 294Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TR 100 293Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions TR 103 295
Getting back
The section finishes at Folkestone. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Metropole, 330 m from the finish. Directions TR 215 355Dixwell Road, 370 m from the finish. Directions TR 214 355
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 80%, gravel and tracks 10%.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 7 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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