Section 37 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Westward Ho! to Clovelly
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SS 435 293. Finish: SS 317 246. 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 881 m of climbing and 779 m of descent; highest point 188 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Westward Ho!.
- Bus stops
- Avon Lane, 40 m from the start. Directions SS 434 293Car Park, 360 m from the start. Directions SS 432 291The Links, 900 m from the start. Directions SS 443 295
- Car parks
- Car park, 0 m from the start. Directions SS 435 293Wilkey's Field Car Park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions SS 435 294Wilkey's Field Overflow Car Park (pay), 130 m from the start. Directions SS 435 294
Getting back
The section finishes at Clovelly. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Visitor Centre Car Park, 360 m from the finish. Directions SS 314 249
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 52%, gravel and tracks 24%, paved or flagged 14%, grass 9%.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 11 gates, 1 stream crossing, 53 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 104 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 7.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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