Section 198 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Filey Brigg to Robin Hood's Bay
8 miles (12.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TA 124 816. Finish: TA 044 882. 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 299 m of climbing and 337 m of descent; highest point 94 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Filey Brigg.
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions TA 123 816Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions TA 122 814Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions TA 119 814
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at The Croft, 1.1 km away (Directions); Filey station, 1.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Robin Hood's Bay. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Scarborough, 550 m from the finish. Directions TA 038 882
- Bus stops
- Scarborough, adjacent to Aquarium Top Stop Y, 100 m from the finish. Directions TA 043 882Grand Hotel, 130 m from the finish. Directions TA 044 883Harcourt Place Stop X, 230 m from the finish. Directions TA 043 884
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 27%, gravel and tracks 19%, paved or flagged 8%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 stream crossing, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 4.8 miles in.
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