Section 143 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Rochford to Paglesham Church End
9.3 miles (14.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 886 903. Finish: TQ 924 936. 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 14 m of climbing and 13 m of descent; highest point 6 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rochford.
- Bus stops
- Stambridge Mills, 460 m from the start. Directions TQ 887 907Russell Grove, 580 m from the start. Directions TQ 883 908Purdeys Way, 780 m from the start. Directions TQ 882 896
- Car parks
- Car park, 430 m from the start. Directions TQ 884 899Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 884 899Car park, 580 m from the start. Directions TQ 884 897
Getting back
The section finishes at Paglesham Church End.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Loftmans Corner, 1.1 km away (Directions); Burnham-on-Crouch station, 3.7 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 25%; the rest (70%) isn't recorded.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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