Section 78 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Torquay to Shaldon
11 miles (18 km). About 5 hours, challenging.
Start: SX 917 633. Finish: SX 935 722. 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 938 m of climbing and 937 m of descent; highest point 125 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Torquay.
- Bus stops
- Torquay Pavilion, 140 m from the start. Directions SX 916 634The Strand, 170 m from the start. Directions SX 918 635
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 10 m from the start. Directions SX 917 633Car park (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions SX 917 635Car park, 260 m from the start. Directions SX 915 635
Getting back
The section finishes at Shaldon. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bridge Road, 430 m from the finish. Directions SX 931 723Bitton Park Road, 840 m from the finish. Directions SX 935 730Bitton Park Flats, 860 m from the finish. Directions SX 937 730
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 56%, paved or flagged 27%, grass 12%.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 kissing gates, 5 gates, 76 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 81 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 4.9 miles in.
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