Section 2 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Rockcliffe to Kirkandrews-on-Eden
9 miles (14.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NY 357 617. Finish: NY 352 587. 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
About 118 m of climbing and 108 m of descent; highest point 31 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rockcliffe.
- Bus stop
- Rockcliffe School (S bound), 270 m from the start. Directions NY 359 618
Getting back
The section finishes at Kirkandrews-on-Eden. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Green, 360 m from the finish. Directions NY 353 584Beaumont, 670 m from the finish. Directions NY 348 592
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 7%; the rest (93%) isn't recorded.
About 2% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stream crossings.
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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