Section 7 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Whitehaven to Thornhill
3.5 miles (5.6 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: NY 021 033. Finish: NX 991 074. 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 86 m of climbing and 65 m of descent; highest point 35 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Whitehaven.
- Station
- Sellafield, 50 m from the start. Directions NY 020 034
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 390 m from the start. Directions NY 024 036Bus stop, 400 m from the start. Directions NY 024 036
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions NY 021 034Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions NY 022 036Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions NY 023 036
Getting back
The section finishes at Thornhill. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Nethertown, 730 m from the finish. Directions NX 985 078
- Bus stops
- West Cottage, 190 m from the finish. Directions NX 990 075Nethertown Farm, 190 m from the finish. Directions NX 990 075
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 37%, paved or flagged 27%; the rest (36%) isn't recorded.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 2.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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