Section 152 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Goldhanger to Tollesbury
10.5 miles (16.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 906 084. Finish: TL 962 111. 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 6 m of climbing and 6 m of descent; highest point 6 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Goldhanger.
- Bus stops
- Rectory Corner, 420 m from the start. Directions TL 904 088Head Street, 790 m from the start. Directions TL 900 089Goldhanger House, 870 m from the start. Directions TL 904 093
- Car park
- Car park, 790 m from the start. Directions TL 901 091
Getting back
The section finishes at Tollesbury. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- The Square, 890 m from the finish. Directions TL 956 104
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 93%, grass 7%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 2 m.
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