Section 130 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Rochester to Stoke Marshes
11.8 miles (18.9 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 745 686. Finish: TQ 828 671. 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 81 m of climbing and 83 m of descent; highest point 26 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rochester.
- Stations
- Rochester, 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 745 685Strood, 880 m from the start. Directions TQ 740 693
- Bus stops
- Railway Station, 140 m from the start. Directions TQ 744 686Rochester Train Station, 160 m from the start. Directions TQ 744 686Community Hub, 280 m from the start. Directions TQ 745 683
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 50 m from the start. Directions TQ 745 686Rochester Riverside Multi-Storey Car Park (pay), 60 m from the start. Directions TQ 745 686
Getting back
The section finishes at Stoke Marshes. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Otterham Quay, 280 m from the finish. Directions TQ 831 670The Angel, 340 m from the finish. Directions TQ 824 670
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 52%, gravel and tracks 26%; the rest (18%) isn't recorded.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates, 5 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 22 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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