Section 138 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Vange to Leigh Beck
13.1 miles (21.1 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 730 874. Finish: TQ 813 827. 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 49 m of climbing and 48 m of descent; highest point 19 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Vange.
- Station
- Pitsea, 910 m from the start. Directions TQ 739 875
- Bus stops
- Chaseway, 370 m from the start. Directions TQ 728 877Chestnut Road, 430 m from the start. Directions TQ 731 878
- Car parks
- Car park, 570 m from the start. Directions TQ 725 875Car park, 600 m from the start. Directions TQ 735 876Car park, 640 m from the start. Directions TQ 729 880
Getting back
The section finishes at Leigh Beck. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Seaview Road, 120 m from the finish. Directions TQ 812 827Shellbeach Road, 470 m from the finish. Directions TQ 809 826Transport Museum, 470 m from the finish. Directions TQ 815 831
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 28%, grass 25%, paved or flagged 22%, earth, rock and mud 12%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 14 m.
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