Section 98 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Langstone to Emsworth
2.2 miles (3.6 km). Under an hour, easy.
Start: SU 719 048. Finish: SU 748 055. 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 10 m of climbing and 10 m of descent; highest point 7 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Langstone.
- Bus stops
- Langstone High Street, 160 m from the start. Directions SU 717 048The Ship Ph, 170 m from the start. Directions SU 718 047
- Car parks
- Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SU 719 045Car park (free), 860 m from the start. Directions SU 722 041Car park (free), 920 m from the start. Directions SU 724 041
Getting back
The section finishes at Emsworth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Emsworth, 810 m from the finish. Directions SU 748 063
- Bus stops
- The Square, 230 m from the finish. Directions SU 749 057Emsworth Hospital, 360 m from the finish. Directions SU 748 058Warblington Road, 380 m from the finish. Directions SU 748 058
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 31%, paved or flagged 18%, earth, rock and mud 18%; the rest (34%) isn't recorded.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 kissing gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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