Section 184 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Mablethorpe to Skidbrooke North End
7.7 miles (12.5 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 497 870. Finish: TF 446 954. 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
About 62 m of climbing and 60 m of descent; highest point 13 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Mablethorpe.
- Bus stops
- North End Car Park, 40 m from the start. Directions TF 497 869Haven Holiday Park, 280 m from the start. Directions TF 497 867Caravan Park, 410 m from the start. Directions TF 499 866
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 70 m from the start. Directions TF 498 869Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions TF 498 867Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions TF 496 866
Getting back
The section finishes at Skidbrooke North End. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- North End, 590 m from the finish. Directions TF 443 949
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 24%, paved or flagged 12%; the rest (62%) isn't recorded.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 10 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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