Section 16 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Hightown to Pier Head, Liverpool
9.9 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SD 296 035. Finish: SJ 337 902. 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 43 m of climbing and 44 m of descent; highest point 14 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hightown.
- Station
- Hightown, 420 m from the start. Directions SD 300 037
- Bus stop
- ALT ROAD/HIGHTOWN STN, 350 m from the start. Directions SD 299 036
- Car parks
- Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SD 298 037Car park, 370 m from the start. Directions SD 299 036Car park, 700 m from the start. Directions SD 298 042
Getting back
The section finishes at Pier Head, Liverpool. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Liverpool James Street, 350 m from the finish. Directions SJ 341 902Moorfields, 700 m from the finish. Directions SJ 343 906
- Bus stops
- Canada Boulevard Cb, 90 m from the finish. Directions SJ 338 901St Nicholas Place, 210 m from the finish. Directions SJ 337 904Bus stop, 250 m from the finish. Directions SJ 337 904
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 62%; the rest (34%) isn't recorded.
About 16% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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