Section 120 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Margate to Reculver
8.9 miles (14.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 352 708. Finish: TR 226 692. 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 30 m of climbing and 30 m of descent; highest point 14 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Margate.
- Station
- Margate, 620 m from the start. Directions TR 347 705
- Bus stops
- Cecil Square, 180 m from the start. Directions TR 353 708Eaton Hill, 200 m from the start. Directions TR 352 706Marine Terrace, 200 m from the start. Directions TR 351 707
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions TR 352 708Cottage Car Park (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions TR 352 709Car park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions TR 353 708
Getting back
The section finishes at Reculver. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The King Ethelbert, 30 m from the finish. Directions TR 226 693Cafe, 130 m from the finish. Directions TR 225 691Blue Dolphin Park, 230 m from the finish. Directions TR 224 691
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 98%.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
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