Section 66 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Polmear to Lansallos
10.1 miles (16.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SX 087 532. Finish: SX 170 510. 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 710 m of climbing and 648 m of descent; highest point 119 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Polmear.
- Bus stops
- The Ship Inn, 220 m from the start. Directions SX 087 534Par Beach Cafe, 510 m from the start. Directions SX 083 535Polmear Parc, 550 m from the start. Directions SX 083 536
- Car parks
- Par Beach Car Park (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions SX 086 531Car park (pay), 290 m from the start. Directions SX 084 532Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions SX 084 532
Getting back
The section finishes at Lansallos. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Lansallos Church, 580 m from the finish. Directions SX 172 516
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 79%, paved or flagged 12%.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 32 gates, 1 stream crossing, 19 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 75 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 6.7 miles in.
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