Section 187 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Great Coates to North Killingholme Haven
6.6 miles (10.6 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: TA 251 119. Finish: TA 167 199. 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 10 m of climbing and 10 m of descent; highest point 7 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Great Coates.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Cavaghan & Gray, 1.1 km away (Directions); Great Coates station, 2 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at North Killingholme Haven.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Black Bull, 2.8 km away (Directions); Thornton Abbey station, 5.9 km away (Directions).
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 4 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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