Section 19 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Old Passage, Aust to Easton in Gordano
11.4 miles (18.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 565 890. Finish: ST 512 761. 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 56 m of climbing and 65 m of descent; highest point 24 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Old Passage, Aust.
- Bus stops
- M48 Interchange, 750 m from the start. Directions ST 572 892M48 Interchange, 880 m from the start. Directions ST 573 894The Boars Head, 900 m from the start. Directions ST 574 889
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 860 m from the start. Directions ST 571 896Car park, 880 m from the start. Directions ST 571 896
Getting back
The section finishes at Easton in Gordano. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Gordano Gdns, 600 m from the finish. Directions ST 516 757Gordano Gardens, 610 m from the finish. Directions ST 516 757Portbury Docks, 680 m from the finish. Directions ST 506 760
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 60%; the rest (40%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 6 kissing gates, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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