Section 11 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Walney Island to Piel Island
10.9 miles (17.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SD 210 632. Finish: SD 186 686. 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 59 m of climbing and 59 m of descent; highest point 16 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Walney Island.
- Car park
- Snab Point, 720 m from the start. Directions SD 208 639
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Turning Circle, 2.8 km away (Directions); Roose station, 6.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Piel Island. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Ferry Pub (N bound), 50 m from the finish. Directions SD 185 686Promenade junction, 60 m from the finish. Directions SD 185 686Promenade at Jubilee Bridge, 60 m from the finish. Directions SD 186 685
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%, gravel and tracks 15%; the rest (53%) isn't recorded.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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