Section 57 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Praa Sands to Mullion
11.1 miles (17.9 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SW 579 280. Finish: SW 669 188. 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 626 m of climbing and 634 m of descent; highest point 74 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Praa Sands.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 130 m from the start. Directions SW 579 282Trewartha Road, 200 m from the start. Directions SW 580 282Parc Morrep, 240 m from the start. Directions SW 577 282
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 40 m from the start. Directions SW 579 281Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SW 579 282Praa Sands Long Term Car Park, 290 m from the start. Directions SW 576 281
Getting back
The section finishes at Mullion. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Clifden Parc, 480 m from the finish. Directions SW 673 186Mini Market, 700 m from the finish. Directions SW 676 188The Commons, 770 m from the finish. Directions SW 673 195
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 51%, paved or flagged 19%, gravel and tracks 10%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 1 gate, 31 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 52 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 0.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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