Section 158 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Felixstowe Ferry to Waldringfield Heath
8.8 miles (14.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TM 328 373. Finish: TM 274 454. 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 69 m of climbing and 51 m of descent; highest point 24 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Felixstowe Ferry.
- Bus stops
- Quay Turning Area, 390 m from the start. Directions TM 329 377Quay, 620 m from the start. Directions TM 331 378
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions TM 327 373Car park (pay), 360 m from the start. Directions TM 328 376Ferry Cafe Car Park (pay), 390 m from the start. Directions TM 328 377
Getting back
The section finishes at Waldringfield Heath. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Mill Road, 990 m from the finish. Directions TM 278 445
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 17 m.
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