Section 185 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Skidbrooke North End to Humberston
13.2 miles (21.2 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 446 954. Finish: TA 320 072. 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 13 m of climbing and 14 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Skidbrooke North End.
- Bus stop
- North End, 590 m from the start. Directions TF 443 949
- Car park
- Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions TF 449 952
Getting back
The section finishes at Humberston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Lakeside Central (heritage railway), 210 m from the finish. Directions TA 319 070Station (heritage railway), 500 m from the finish. Directions TA 322 067Station (heritage railway), 730 m from the finish. Directions TA 322 065
- Bus stops
- Miniature Railway, 270 m from the finish. Directions TA 319 069Pavilion, 290 m from the finish. Directions TA 318 072Bus stop, 340 m from the finish. Directions TA 321 069
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 34%, grass 14%, paved or flagged 7%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 2 stiles, 8 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
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