Section 146 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Hullbridge to South Woodham Ferrers
10 miles (16.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 808 954. Finish: TQ 819 969. 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
About 51 m of climbing and 50 m of descent; highest point 16 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hullbridge.
- Bus stops
- The Anchor, 190 m from the start. Directions TQ 810 954Riverside School, 310 m from the start. Directions TQ 809 952
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 190 m from the start. Directions TQ 809 953Car park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 810 954Car park (free), 240 m from the start. Directions TQ 810 953
Getting back
The section finishes at South Woodham Ferrers. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Creekview Road, 140 m from the finish. Directions TQ 818 969Collingwood Road, 420 m from the finish. Directions TQ 816 966Collingwood Road, 590 m from the finish. Directions TQ 814 965
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
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