Section 168 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Hopton-on-Sea to Caister-on-Sea
10.1 miles (16.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TM 535 997. Finish: TG 522 135. 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 39 m of climbing and 43 m of descent; highest point 10 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hopton-on-Sea.
- Bus stops
- Potters Resort, 490 m from the start. Directions TM 531 995Manor Gardens, adj, 530 m from the start. Directions TM 530 997
- Car parks
- Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions TM 533 995Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions TM 534 995Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions TM 533 995
Getting back
The section finishes at Caister-on-Sea. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Second Avenue, adj, 120 m from the finish. Directions TG 521 136Ridgeway, opp, 290 m from the finish. Directions TG 519 136Ridgeway, adj, 370 m from the finish. Directions TG 518 136
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 67%, earth, rock and mud 17%; the rest (16%) isn't recorded.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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