Section 81 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Kersbrook to Branscombe
12.1 miles (19.4 km). About 5½ hours, moderate.
Start: SY 074 830. Finish: SY 201 882. 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 844 m of climbing and 736 m of descent; highest point 167 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kersbrook.
- Bus stops
- Kersbrook, 540 m from the start. Directions SY 069 830Bus stop, 550 m from the start. Directions SY 069 831Granary Lane, 570 m from the start. Directions SY 069 828
- Car park
- Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions SY 069 829
Getting back
The section finishes at Branscombe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Branscombe Village Hall, 610 m from the finish. Directions SY 197 887Castle Cottage, 620 m from the finish. Directions SY 202 888
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 57%, grass 23%, paved or flagged 14%.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 28 kissing gates, 9 gates, 1 stream crossing, 39 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 155 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), starting 9.3 miles in.
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