Section 69 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Freathy to Cremyll
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SX 398 520. Finish: SX 454 534. 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 472 m of climbing and 536 m of descent; highest point 111 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Freathy.
- Bus stop
- Shelter, 40 m from the start. Directions SX 398 520
- Car parks
- Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions SX 400 519Freathy Long Stay Car Park (pay), 450 m from the start. Directions SX 394 523Car park (free), 680 m from the start. Directions SX 392 523
Getting back
The section finishes at Cremyll. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Cremyll Ferry, 10 m from the finish. Directions SX 454 534Edgecumbe House West Lodge Entrance, 720 m from the finish. Directions SX 448 529Prospect Row, 730 m from the finish. Directions SX 453 541
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 36%, paved or flagged 32%, earth, rock and mud 31%.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 kissing gates, 6 gates, 16 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 54 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 1.1 miles in.
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