Section 128 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Great Bells to Oak Lane, Minster
8.6 miles (13.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 985 682. Finish: TR 027 713. 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 35 m of climbing and 33 m of descent; highest point 19 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Great Bells.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at HMP Elmley, 1 km away (Directions); Teynham station, 5.8 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Oak Lane, Minster. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Oasis Stores, 300 m from the finish. Directions TR 024 714Isle of Sheppy Holiday Village, 520 m from the finish. Directions TR 024 708
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
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