Section 73 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Thurlestone to East Portlemouth
10.3 miles (16.6 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SX 669 424. Finish: SX 743 385. 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
About 587 m of climbing and 584 m of descent; highest point 129 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Thurlestone.
- Bus stop
- Church, 530 m from the start. Directions SX 673 428
- Car parks
- Car park, 510 m from the start. Directions SX 672 429Car park, 580 m from the start. Directions SX 674 428Car park (pay), 680 m from the start. Directions SX 675 421
Getting back
The section finishes at East Portlemouth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Stonehanger, 550 m from the finish. Directions SX 738 387Devon Court, 640 m from the finish. Directions SX 739 390
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 33%, gravel and tracks 32%, paved or flagged 24%, grass 12%.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 kissing gates, 13 gates, 8 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 112 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 5.2 miles in.
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