Section 209 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
South Shields to Seaton Sluice
8.4 miles (13.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 359 674. Finish: NZ 334 768. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
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 83 m of climbing and 78 m of descent; highest point 30 m.
Getting there
The section starts at South Shields.
- Bus stops
- Long Row, 40 m from the start. Directions NZ 359 674River Drive-Number 62, 160 m from the start. Directions NZ 360 675Mile End Road, 300 m from the start. Directions NZ 361 676
- Car parks
- Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions NZ 359 672Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions NZ 361 675Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions NZ 359 671
Getting back
The section finishes at Seaton Sluice. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Seaton Sluice, Roundabout, 70 m from the finish. Directions NZ 333 769Seaton Sluice, Roundabout, 120 m from the finish. Directions NZ 333 769FOUNTAIN HEAD BANK, 290 m from the finish. Directions NZ 331 769
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 78%.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 24 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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