Section 105 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Shoreham to Roedean
8.7 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 216 049. Finish: TQ 344 031. 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 29 m of climbing and 29 m of descent; highest point 10 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shoreham.
- Station
- Shoreham-by-Sea, 380 m from the start. Directions TQ 218 052
- Bus stops
- Footbridge, 50 m from the start. Directions TQ 215 049High Street, 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 214 050
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 217 051Riverside Car Park, 240 m from the start. Directions TQ 217 047Car park (pay), 240 m from the start. Directions TQ 215 052
Getting back
The section finishes at Roedean. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Roedean Cafe, 60 m from the finish. Directions TQ 344 031Roedean Golf Course, 210 m from the finish. Directions TQ 344 033
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 75%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
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