Section 193 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Tunstall to Cowden
10.5 miles (16.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TA 307 318. Finish: TA 229 422. 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
About 110 m of climbing and 100 m of descent; highest point 27 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tunstall.
- Bus stop
- Tunstall Main Street, 180 m from the start. Directions TA 305 318
Getting back
The section finishes at Cowden. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Cowden Lane End, 480 m from the finish. Directions TA 227 426
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 12%; the rest (88%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 14 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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