Section 186 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Humberston to Great Coates
6.3 miles (10.1 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: TA 320 072. Finish: TA 251 119. 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 22 m of climbing and 22 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Humberston.
- Stations
- Lakeside Central (heritage railway), 210 m from the start. Directions TA 319 070Station (heritage railway), 500 m from the start. Directions TA 322 067Station (heritage railway), 730 m from the start. Directions TA 322 065
- Bus stops
- Miniature Railway, 270 m from the start. Directions TA 319 069Pavilion, 290 m from the start. Directions TA 318 072Bus stop, 340 m from the start. Directions TA 321 069
- Car parks
- Meridian Road Carpark (pay), 230 m from the start. Directions TA 320 070Car park (free), 310 m from the start. Directions TA 317 071Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions TA 317 072
Getting back
The section finishes at Great Coates.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Cavaghan & Gray, 1.1 km away (Directions); Great Coates station, 2 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 87%.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
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