Section 106 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Roedean to Exceat Bridge
8.6 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 344 031. Finish: TQ 450 009. 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 178 m of climbing and 181 m of descent; highest point 63 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Roedean.
- Bus stops
- Roedean Cafe, 60 m from the start. Directions TQ 344 031Roedean Golf Course, 210 m from the start. Directions TQ 344 033
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions TQ 343 030Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions TQ 344 033Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions TQ 344 033
Getting back
The section finishes at Exceat Bridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Newhaven Harbour, 90 m from the finish. Directions TQ 449 009Newhaven Town, 510 m from the finish. Directions TQ 449 014
- Bus stops
- Hillcrest Centre, 410 m from the finish. Directions TQ 446 011Newhaven South Way, 510 m from the finish. Directions TQ 446 013Newhaven Station, 530 m from the finish. Directions TQ 448 015
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 54%, grass 17%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 40 m in a kilometre (1 in 25), starting 2.5 miles in.
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