Section 84 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Overcombe to Lulworth Cove
9.4 miles (15.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SY 696 818. Finish: SY 824 799. 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 664 m of climbing and 681 m of descent; highest point 165 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Overcombe.
- Bus stops
- Overcombe Corner, 160 m from the start. Directions SY 695 816Oasis Cafe, 170 m from the start. Directions SY 696 816
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 240 m from the start. Directions SY 694 816Car park, 510 m from the start. Directions SY 701 819Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions SY 702 820
Getting back
The section finishes at Lulworth Cove. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Lulworth Cove, 290 m from the finish. Directions SY 821 800War Memorial, 820 m from the finish. Directions SY 825 807Castle Inn, 900 m from the finish. Directions SY 827 807
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 52%, earth, rock and mud 13%, paved or flagged 9%, grass 7%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 8 kissing gates, 8 gates, 16 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 102 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 4.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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