Section 118 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Sandwich to Ramsgate
6.9 miles (11.2 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TR 331 582. Finish: TR 385 647. 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 106 m of climbing and 104 m of descent; highest point 32 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sandwich.
- Station
- Sandwich, 650 m from the start. Directions TR 332 576
- Bus stops
- Coach parking, 70 m from the start. Directions TR 332 582Guildhall, 230 m from the start. Directions TR 329 581Industrial Estate, 310 m from the start. Directions TR 332 585
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TR 333 581Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions TR 328 581Cattle Market (pay), 350 m from the start. Directions TR 329 580
Getting back
The section finishes at Ramsgate. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Wellington Crescent, 130 m from the finish. Directions TR 386 648Harbour, 210 m from the finish. Directions TR 383 647Wellington Crescent, 220 m from the finish. Directions TR 386 649
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 69%, gravel and tracks 10%, earth, rock and mud 9%.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 24 m.
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