Section 171 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Happisburgh to Cromer
6.2 miles (10 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: TG 381 311. Finish: TG 312 367. 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 43 m of climbing and 37 m of descent; highest point 22 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Happisburgh.
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 220 m from the start. Directions TG 380 309Lighthouse Close, adj, 660 m from the start. Directions TG 381 305
- Car parks
- Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions TG 379 310Community Car Park (Overflow), 410 m from the start. Directions TG 383 308Community Car Park, 430 m from the start. Directions TG 384 308
Getting back
The section finishes at Cromer. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Gold Park Gates, adj, 80 m from the finish. Directions TG 312 366Esplanade Bus Shelter, 140 m from the finish. Directions TG 313 367
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 31%, paved or flagged 24%, grass 12%; the rest (33%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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