Section 97 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
South Hayling Island to Langstone
11.4 miles (18.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SZ 718 987. Finish: SU 719 048. 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 25 m of climbing and 27 m of descent; highest point 6 m.
Getting there
The section starts at South Hayling Island.
- Stations
- Beachlands (heritage railway), 270 m from the start. Directions SZ 715 987Mengham Road (heritage railway), 300 m from the start. Directions SZ 721 987
- Bus stops
- Tudor Close, 120 m from the start. Directions SZ 718 988Alexandra Avenue, 200 m from the start. Directions SZ 716 988
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 0 m from the start. Directions SZ 718 987Car park (pay), 320 m from the start. Directions SZ 714 987Car park (pay), 340 m from the start. Directions SZ 721 987
Getting back
The section finishes at Langstone. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Langstone High Street, 160 m from the finish. Directions SU 717 048The Ship Ph, 170 m from the finish. Directions SU 718 047
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 53%, earth, rock and mud 14%, gravel and tracks 12%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 4 kissing gates, 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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