Section 176 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
West Lynn to Sutton Bridge
13.6 miles (21.9 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TF 613 201. Finish: TF 481 210. 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 6 m of climbing and 4 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at West Lynn.
- Bus stops
- Kempe Road, adj, 150 m from the start. Directions TF 611 201Ferry Square, 270 m from the start. Directions TF 611 203
- Car parks
- Common Staithe Quay (pay), 280 m from the start. Directions TF 615 203Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions TF 616 202Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions TF 615 204
Getting back
The section finishes at Sutton Bridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bridge Hotel, 120 m from the finish. Directions TF 480 211A17 Crosskeys Bridge, 130 m from the finish. Directions TF 483 210Nene House, 190 m from the finish. Directions TF 482 208
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 55%, paved or flagged 22%; the rest (22%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 8 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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