Section 116 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Shepherdswell to Walmer
8.6 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TR 319 413. Finish: TR 378 507. 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 281 m of climbing and 282 m of descent; highest point 109 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shepherdswell.
- Station
- Dover Priory, 610 m from the start. Directions TR 313 414
- Bus stops
- Market Square, 90 m from the start. Directions TR 319 414York Street, 210 m from the start. Directions TR 317 414North Military Road, 280 m from the start. Directions TR 316 414
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 130 m from the start. Directions TR 318 412Car park (pay), 140 m from the start. Directions TR 319 412Car park (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions TR 320 412
Getting back
The section finishes at Walmer. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Dorset Court, 110 m from the finish. Directions TR 377 507Liverpool Road, 320 m from the finish. Directions TR 376 504
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 37%, gravel and tracks 24%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 kissing gates, 2 gates, 8 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 74 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 4.4 miles in.
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