Section 178 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Holbeach St Matthew to Fosdyke
7.4 miles (11.9 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 414 338. Finish: TF 319 323. 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 4 m of climbing and 5 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Holbeach St Matthew.
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 500 m from the start. Directions TF 409 339Car park (free), 580 m from the start. Directions TF 408 339Car park (free), 610 m from the start. Directions TF 408 339
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Sots Hole, 2.4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Fosdyke. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Coastguard Station, 80 m from the finish. Directions TF 319 324Bridge A17 Layby Wash Road, 200 m from the finish. Directions TF 317 323Village Hall, 940 m from the finish. Directions TF 315 332
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 98%.
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 2 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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