Section 164 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Iken to Aldeburgh
10.5 miles (16.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TM 416 555. Finish: TM 464 559. 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 68 m of climbing and 66 m of descent; highest point 13 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Iken.
- Bus stop
- Swallow Corner, 240 m from the start. Directions TM 418 553
- Car park
- Car park, 550 m from the start. Directions TM 421 552
Getting back
The section finishes at Aldeburgh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Car Park, 60 m from the finish. Directions TM 464 559Bus Shelter, 400 m from the finish. Directions TM 464 563Cinema, 790 m from the finish. Directions TM 464 567
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 17%, gravel and tracks 11%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (63%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 11 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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