Section 155 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Shotley Gate to Wherstead
9.8 miles (15.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TM 245 336. Finish: TM 165 411. 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 137 m of climbing and 120 m of descent; highest point 37 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shotley Gate.
- Bus stops
- Bristol Arms, 30 m from the start. Directions TM 246 336Bristol Hill Bus Stop, 260 m from the start. Directions TM 246 338Kitchener Way, 430 m from the start. Directions TM 246 340
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 20 m from the start. Directions TM 245 336Car park (free), 560 m from the start. Directions TM 251 337
Getting back
The section finishes at Wherstead. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Red House, 310 m from the finish. Directions TM 168 411The Strand, 470 m from the finish. Directions TM 164 415Oyster Reach, 860 m from the finish. Directions TM 162 418
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 9%, earth, rock and mud 9%; the rest (81%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 gate, 4 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 29 m in a kilometre (1 in 34), starting 6.8 miles in.
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