Section 179 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Fosdyke to Boston
11 miles (17.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 319 323. Finish: TF 328 437. 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
Almost flat: about 16 m of climbing and 17 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Fosdyke.
- Bus stops
- Coastguard Station, 80 m from the start. Directions TF 319 324Bridge A17 Layby Wash Road, 200 m from the start. Directions TF 317 323Village Hall, 940 m from the start. Directions TF 315 332
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 270 m from the start. Directions TF 319 320Car park (free), 300 m from the start. Directions TF 319 320Car park, 640 m from the start. Directions TF 318 329
Getting back
The section finishes at Boston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Boston, 670 m from the finish. Directions TF 322 441
- Bus stops
- Greyfriars Surgery, 90 m from the finish. Directions TF 328 438Sorting Office, 100 m from the finish. Directions TF 329 436Quakers Lane, 120 m from the finish. Directions TF 329 438
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 94%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 4 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
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