Section 177 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Sutton Bridge to Holbeach St Matthew
10.7 miles (17.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 481 210. Finish: TF 414 338. 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
Almost flat: about 8 m of climbing and 7 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sutton Bridge.
- Bus stops
- Bridge Hotel, 120 m from the start. Directions TF 480 211A17 Crosskeys Bridge, 130 m from the start. Directions TF 483 210Nene House, 190 m from the start. Directions TF 482 208
- Car parks
- Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions TF 480 213Car park (free), 310 m from the start. Directions TF 484 209Car park (free), 310 m from the start. Directions TF 484 209
Getting back
The section finishes at Holbeach St Matthew.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Sots Hole, 2.4 km away (Directions).
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, earth, rock and mud 28%, grass 14%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 1 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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