Section 3 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Rumbling Bridge, Abbeytown to Silloth
9.4 miles (15.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NY 168 523. Finish: NY 109 535. 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
Almost flat: about 12 m of climbing and 7 m of descent; highest point 12 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rumbling Bridge, Abbeytown.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Oakville, 1.6 km away (Directions); Sillloth Miniature Railway station (heritage railway), 5.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Silloth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Eden Street (E bound), 110 m from the finish. Directions NY 110 534The Green, 130 m from the finish. Directions NY 109 536Bus stop, 140 m from the finish. Directions NY 109 536
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 23%; the rest (77%) isn't recorded.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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