Section 121 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Reculver to Whitstable
8.1 miles (13.1 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TR 226 692. Finish: TR 108 670. 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
Almost flat: about 42 m of climbing and 42 m of descent; highest point 32 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Reculver.
- Bus stops
- The King Ethelbert, 30 m from the start. Directions TR 226 693Cafe, 130 m from the start. Directions TR 225 691Blue Dolphin Park, 230 m from the start. Directions TR 224 691
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions TR 226 693Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions TR 224 691
Getting back
The section finishes at Whitstable. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Whitstable, 750 m from the finish. Directions TR 113 664
- Bus stops
- Harbour, 60 m from the finish. Directions TR 108 669Harbour Street, 110 m from the finish. Directions TR 109 670Harbour, 110 m from the finish. Directions TR 109 669
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 83%, grass 8%.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
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