Section 1 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Gretna to Rockcliffe
7.3 miles (11.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: NY 327 669. Finish: NY 357 617. 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
About 59 m of climbing and 58 m of descent; highest point 19 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Gretna.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 340 m from the start. Directions NY 325 672Outlet, 370 m from the start. Directions NY 324 672
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions NY 327 670Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions NY 328 669Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions NY 326 670
Getting back
The section finishes at Rockcliffe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Rockcliffe School (S bound), 270 m from the finish. Directions NY 359 618
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 19%; the rest (82%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 gates, 1 stream crossing.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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