Section 83 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Rufus Castle to Overcombe
10.4 miles (16.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SY 697 711. Finish: SY 696 818. 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 196 m of climbing and 228 m of descent; highest point 136 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rufus Castle.
- Bus stops
- Pennsylvania Castle, 260 m from the start. Directions SY 695 711Moorfield Road, 690 m from the start. Directions SY 693 717Easton Square, 920 m from the start. Directions SY 691 718
- Car parks
- Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions SY 695 711Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions SY 694 710Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions SY 694 710
Getting back
The section finishes at Overcombe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Overcombe Corner, 160 m from the finish. Directions SY 695 816Oasis Cafe, 170 m from the finish. Directions SY 696 816
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 72%, gravel and tracks 12%; the rest (15%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 80 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 1 mile in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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