Section 94 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Portchester to Portsmouth
8.8 miles (14.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SZ 629 993. Finish: SU 622 056. 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 39 m of climbing and 39 m of descent; highest point 10 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Portchester.
- Station
- Portsmouth Harbour, 700 m from the start. Directions SU 629 000
- Bus stops
- White Hart Road, 90 m from the start. Directions SZ 630 993Broad Street, 130 m from the start. Directions SZ 629 994Grand Parade, 200 m from the start. Directions SZ 631 992
- Car parks
- Camber Quay (pay), 130 m from the start. Directions SZ 630 994Broad Street Car Park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SZ 629 995Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SZ 631 992
Getting back
The section finishes at Portsmouth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Portchester, 620 m from the finish. Directions SU 616 058
- Bus stops
- Mother Kellys, 160 m from the finish. Directions SU 624 056East Street, 350 m from the finish. Directions SU 619 056
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 95%.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
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