Section 147 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
South Woodham Ferrers to Burnham-on-Crouch
13.3 miles (21.3 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 819 969. Finish: TQ 952 955. 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 45 m of climbing and 47 m of descent; highest point 16 m.
Getting there
The section starts at South Woodham Ferrers.
- Bus stops
- Creekview Road, 140 m from the start. Directions TQ 818 969Collingwood Road, 420 m from the start. Directions TQ 816 966Collingwood Road, 590 m from the start. Directions TQ 814 965
- Car parks
- Car park, 470 m from the start. Directions TQ 816 973Car park, 600 m from the start. Directions TQ 814 971Tylers Ride, 610 m from the start. Directions TQ 814 971
Getting back
The section finishes at Burnham-on-Crouch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Clock Tower, 90 m from the finish. Directions TQ 952 955Burnham Cinema, 350 m from the finish. Directions TQ 949 957Burnham Library, 590 m from the finish. Directions TQ 949 960
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 m.
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