Section 207 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Seaham to South Bents
11.2 miles (18 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 430 494. Finish: NZ 407 612. 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 210 m of climbing and 224 m of descent; highest point 33 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Seaham.
- Station
- Seaham, 950 m from the start. Directions NZ 420 495
- Bus stops
- Interchange Stand E, 80 m from the start. Directions NZ 430 494North Railway Street, 90 m from the start. Directions NZ 429 494Interchange Stand C, 100 m from the start. Directions NZ 430 493
- Car parks
- Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions NZ 430 494Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions NZ 430 494Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions NZ 431 494
Getting back
The section finishes at South Bents. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bents Road, 70 m from the finish. Directions NZ 407 611Bents Road, 180 m from the finish. Directions NZ 407 610SOUTH BENTS BRANSDALE AVENUE, 280 m from the finish. Directions NZ 405 610
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 58%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 25 m in a kilometre (1 in 40), starting 7.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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