Section 92 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Gosport to Hill Head
7 miles (11.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SZ 623 998. Finish: SU 554 014. 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 23 m of climbing and 23 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Gosport.
- Station
- Portsmouth Harbour, 610 m from the start. Directions SU 629 000
- Bus stops
- Gosport Interchange, 60 m from the start. Directions SZ 622 998Trinity Church, 300 m from the start. Directions SZ 620 997South Cross Street, 390 m from the start. Directions SZ 619 997
- Car parks
- Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions SZ 622 997Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SZ 622 999Car park (pay), 180 m from the start. Directions SZ 621 997
Getting back
The section finishes at Hill Head. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Drake Road, 150 m from the finish. Directions SU 555 013Seamead, 400 m from the finish. Directions SU 554 017
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 77%, gravel and tracks 10%.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
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