Section 72 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Mothecombe to Thurlestone
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SX 610 473. Finish: SX 669 424. 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
About 582 m of climbing and 575 m of descent; highest point 102 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Mothecombe.
- Car park
- Car park (pay), 480 m from the start. Directions SX 612 477
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: a bus stop, 2.7 km away (Directions); Ivybridge station, 9.9 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Thurlestone. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Church, 530 m from the finish. Directions SX 673 428
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 48%, grass 24%, gravel and tracks 12%, paved or flagged 10%.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 7 kissing gates, 7 gates, 1 stream crossing, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 79 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 5.2 miles in.
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