Section 182 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Skegness to Anderby Creek
8.7 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TF 571 633. Finish: TF 550 763. 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 30 m of descent; highest point 13 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Skegness.
- Station
- Skegness, 890 m from the start. Directions TF 562 632
- Bus stops
- Scarborough Esplanade, 180 m from the start. Directions TF 569 634Embassy Centre, 280 m from the start. Directions TF 568 632County Hotel, 290 m from the start. Directions TF 569 636
- Car parks
- Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions TF 569 633Car park (pay), 170 m from the start. Directions TF 569 634Car park (pay), 240 m from the start. Directions TF 569 631
Getting back
The section finishes at Anderby Creek. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Sea Road, 510 m from the finish. Directions TF 545 761
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 50%, earth, rock and mud 18%; the rest (33%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 1 gate, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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