Section 127 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Rushenden to Great Bells
12.5 miles (20.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 906 715. Finish: TQ 985 682. 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 64 m of climbing and 65 m of descent; highest point 14 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rushenden.
- Station
- Queenborough, 880 m from the start. Directions TQ 913 721
- Bus stops
- Hillside Avenue, 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 907 713Cullet Drive, 320 m from the start. Directions TQ 909 714Second Avenue, 330 m from the start. Directions TQ 909 713
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 909 712Car park, 760 m from the start. Directions TQ 907 722Car park, 820 m from the start. Directions TQ 911 721
Getting back
The section finishes at Great Bells.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at HMP Elmley, 1 km away (Directions); Teynham station, 5.8 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
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