Section 22 of 66, King Charles III England Coast Path
UK 043.22
Kimmeridge Bay to South Haven Point
21.2 miles (34.2 km).
Up and down
About 1,627 m of climbing and 1,636 m of descent; highest point 151 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kimmeridge Bay.
- Car parks
- Car park, 370 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 370 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at South Haven Point. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Shell Bay Ferry, 90 m from the finish. DirectionsSandbanks Ferry, 460 m from the finish. DirectionsSandbanks Ferry, 490 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 36%, grass 35%, gravel and tracks 12%, paved or flagged 12%.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 8 kissing gates, 13 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 124 m in a kilometre, 4.8 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.