Section 12 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Piel Island to Walney Island
5.4 miles (8.6 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: SD 186 686. Finish: SD 210 632. 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
Almost flat: about 26 m of climbing and 26 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Piel Island.
- Bus stops
- Promenade at Jubilee Bridge, 40 m from the start. Directions SD 186 685Jubilee Bridge, 60 m from the start. Directions SD 186 686Promenade junction, 70 m from the start. Directions SD 185 686
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SD 185 687Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SD 186 683Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions SD 185 682
Getting back
The section finishes at Walney Island.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Turning Circle, 2.8 km away (Directions); Roose station, 6.3 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 81%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 80% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
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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