Section 68 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
East Looe to Freathy
11.2 miles (18.1 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SX 257 532. Finish: SX 398 520. 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 747 m of climbing and 713 m of descent; highest point 141 m.
Getting there
The section starts at East Looe.
- Station
- Looe, 780 m from the start. Directions SX 253 539
- Bus stops
- The Square, 330 m from the start. Directions SX 253 532Fire Station, 350 m from the start. Directions SX 253 532Bridge, 460 m from the start. Directions SX 254 536
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 350 m from the start. Directions SX 253 533East Looe Parking (pay), 420 m from the start. Directions SX 254 535Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions SX 252 533
Getting back
The section finishes at Freathy. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Shelter, 40 m from the finish. Directions SX 398 520
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 55%, paved or flagged 32%, gravel and tracks 7%.
About 27% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 gates, 14 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 108 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 4.8 miles in.
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