Section 44 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
New Polzeath to Crugmeer
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SW 935 794. Finish: SW 895 769. 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 296 m of climbing and 285 m of descent; highest point 75 m.
Getting there
The section starts at New Polzeath.
- Bus stops
- Beach, 520 m from the start. Directions SW 935 788Dunders Hill, 640 m from the start. Directions SW 938 788
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 110 m from the start. Directions SW 935 795Car park (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions SW 935 795Car park (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions SW 936 795
Getting back
The section finishes at Crugmeer.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Trevone Village Hall, 1.4 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 70%, paved or flagged 14%, gravel and tracks 6%.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 6 stiles, 5 kissing gates, 3 gates, 11 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 61 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 5.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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