Section 218 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Holy Island to the Scottish border near Berwick-upon-Tweed
17.1 miles (27.5 km). About 5½ hours, challenging.
Start: NU 125 418. Finish: NU 123 425. 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 144 m of climbing and 152 m of descent; highest point 30 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Holy Island.
- Bus stops
- Holy Island Green Lane Coach Park, 250 m from the start. Directions NU 127 420Holy Island, 250 m from the start. Directions NU 127 420Chare Ends car park, 630 m from the start. Directions NU 125 425
- Car parks
- Coach and Disabled Parking (free), 210 m from the start. Directions NU 127 420Chare Ends Car Park (pay), 640 m from the start. Directions NU 125 425
Getting back
The section finishes at the Scottish border near Berwick-upon-Tweed. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Chare Ends car park, 200 m from the finish. Directions NU 125 425Holy Island Green Lane Coach Park, 620 m from the finish. Directions NU 127 420Holy Island, 620 m from the finish. Directions NU 127 420
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 24%, grass 6%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (64%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 25 m in a kilometre (1 in 40), starting 16.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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