Section 205 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
North Gare to Crimdon
11.6 miles (18.6 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 533 281. Finish: NZ 478 377. 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 109 m of climbing and 74 m of descent; highest point 38 m.
Getting there
The section starts at North Gare.
- Car parks
- North Gare car park (free), 90 m from the start. Directions NZ 532 282Car park (free), 820 m from the start. Directions NZ 534 273Car park (free), 820 m from the start. Directions NZ 534 273
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at De Havilland Way, 1.1 km away (Directions); Seaton Carew station, 2.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Crimdon. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Holiday Park Entrance, 260 m from the finish. Directions NZ 476 377Holiday Park Entrance, 320 m from the finish. Directions NZ 475 378Crimdon Dene, 440 m from the finish. Directions NZ 477 373
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 63%, gravel and tracks 13%; the rest (22%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 33 m in a kilometre (1 in 30), starting 10.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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