Section 117 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Walmer to Sandwich
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TR 378 507. Finish: TR 331 582. 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
Almost flat: about 24 m of climbing and 28 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Walmer.
- Bus stops
- Dorset Court, 110 m from the start. Directions TR 377 507Liverpool Road, 320 m from the start. Directions TR 376 504
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions TR 377 505Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions TR 377 504Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions TR 375 508
Getting back
The section finishes at Sandwich. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Sandwich, 650 m from the finish. Directions TR 332 576
- Bus stops
- Coach parking, 70 m from the finish. Directions TR 332 582Guildhall, 230 m from the finish. Directions TR 329 581Industrial Estate, 310 m from the finish. Directions TR 332 585
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%, earth, rock and mud 16%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 gate, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 2 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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