Section 119 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Ramsgate to Margate
8.2 miles (13.2 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 385 647. Finish: TR 352 708. 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 119 m of climbing and 120 m of descent; highest point 39 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ramsgate.
- Bus stops
- Wellington Crescent, 130 m from the start. Directions TR 386 648Harbour, 210 m from the start. Directions TR 383 647Wellington Crescent, 220 m from the start. Directions TR 386 649
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 80 m from the start. Directions TR 384 647Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions TR 384 649Car park (pay), 390 m from the start. Directions TR 381 648
Getting back
The section finishes at Margate. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Margate, 620 m from the finish. Directions TR 347 705
- Bus stops
- Cecil Square, 180 m from the finish. Directions TR 353 708Eaton Hill, 200 m from the finish. Directions TR 352 706Marine Terrace, 200 m from the finish. Directions TR 351 707
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 92%.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 3.1 miles in.
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