Section 153 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Tollesbury to Salcott
8.2 miles (13.2 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 962 111. Finish: TL 948 136. 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 7 m of climbing and 7 m of descent; highest point 5 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tollesbury.
- Bus stop
- The Square, 890 m from the start. Directions TL 956 104
- Car park
- Woodrolfe (free), 510 m from the start. Directions TL 963 106
Getting back
The section finishes at Salcott. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Barnhall Road, 540 m from the finish. Directions TL 943 138Five Lakes, 700 m from the finish. Directions TL 942 133
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 73%, grass 17%.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 2 m.
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