Section 126 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Leysdown Beach to Rushenden
7.2 miles (11.5 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 965 730. Finish: TQ 906 715. 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 39 m of climbing and 82 m of descent; highest point 49 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Leysdown Beach.
- Bus stops
- British Queen, 340 m from the start. Directions TQ 964 727Mill Hill, 420 m from the start. Directions TQ 961 728
Getting back
The section finishes at Rushenden. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Queenborough, 880 m from the finish. Directions TQ 913 721
- Bus stops
- Hillside Avenue, 220 m from the finish. Directions TQ 907 713Cullet Drive, 320 m from the finish. Directions TQ 909 714Second Avenue, 330 m from the finish. Directions TQ 909 713
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
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