Section 63 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Pendower to Boswinger
9.9 miles (16 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 893 381. Finish: SW 990 406. 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 759 m of climbing and 765 m of descent; highest point 99 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pendower.
- Bus stops
- Pendower Turn, 250 m from the start. Directions SW 891 382Treworlas Turn, 490 m from the start. Directions SW 894 386Gwendra, 830 m from the start. Directions SW 901 384
- Car parks
- Pendower Beach (free), 240 m from the start. Directions SW 896 380Car park (free), 250 m from the start. Directions SW 896 381Car park (pay), 410 m from the start. Directions SW 897 382
Getting back
The section finishes at Boswinger. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Seaview, 460 m from the finish. Directions SW 991 411
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 16%, grass 11%.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 7 stiles, 24 kissing gates, 7 gates, 38 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 81 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 1.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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