Section 99 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Emsworth to Chidham
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 748 055. Finish: SU 781 037. 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 19 m of climbing and 17 m of descent; highest point 6 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Emsworth.
- Station
- Emsworth, 810 m from the start. Directions SU 748 063
- Bus stops
- The Square, 230 m from the start. Directions SU 749 057Emsworth Hospital, 360 m from the start. Directions SU 748 058Warblington Road, 380 m from the start. Directions SU 748 058
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions SU 748 055Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions SU 750 056Car park (pay), 180 m from the start. Directions SU 749 056
Getting back
The section finishes at Chidham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Old House at Home, 580 m from the finish. Directions SU 786 039
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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