Section 151 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Maldon to Goldhanger
7.9 miles (12.6 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 862 065. Finish: TL 906 084. 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 15 m of climbing and 15 m of descent; highest point 11 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Maldon.
- Bus stops
- Meadway, 490 m from the start. Directions TL 857 063Jersey Road, 520 m from the start. Directions TL 858 061Blackwater Leisure Centre, 560 m from the start. Directions TL 859 060
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions TL 863 064Car park (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions TL 860 064Car park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions TL 860 063
Getting back
The section finishes at Goldhanger. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Rectory Corner, 420 m from the finish. Directions TL 904 088Head Street, 790 m from the finish. Directions TL 900 089Goldhanger House, 870 m from the finish. Directions TL 904 093
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 18%; the rest (82%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
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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