Section 96 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Langstone to South Hayling
7.9 miles (12.8 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 716 049. Finish: SZ 679 992. 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
Almost flat: about 12 m of climbing and 11 m of descent; highest point 6 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Langstone.
- Bus stops
- Mill Lane, 80 m from the start. Directions SU 716 050Langstone High Street, 110 m from the start. Directions SU 717 048Mill Lane, 240 m from the start. Directions SU 716 051
- Car parks
- Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions SU 719 045Southmoor Lane Car Park (pay), 770 m from the start. Directions SU 709 051Car park, 780 m from the start. Directions SU 709 052
Getting back
The section finishes at South Hayling. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Fort Cumberland, 30 m from the finish. Directions SZ 679 992Lumsden Road, 190 m from the finish. Directions SZ 677 993Gibraltar Road, 290 m from the finish. Directions SZ 677 991
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 36%, paved or flagged 36%; the rest (29%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 2 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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