Section 134 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Worcester Park Estate to Erith
10.9 miles (17.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 580 750. Finish: TQ 515 781. 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 32 m of climbing and 30 m of descent; highest point 10 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Worcester Park Estate.
- Stations
- Greenhithe, 450 m from the start. Directions TQ 585 748Stone Crossing, 730 m from the start. Directions TQ 573 749
- Bus stops
- Asda, 220 m from the start. Directions TQ 582 749Asda, 280 m from the start. Directions TQ 583 749
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions TQ 580 751Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions TQ 583 748Car park, 370 m from the start. Directions TQ 577 752
Getting back
The section finishes at Erith. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Erith, 380 m from the finish. Directions TQ 511 780
- Bus stops
- Erith Town Centre / Riverside, 100 m from the finish. Directions TQ 515 780Erith Station / West Street, 150 m from the finish. Directions TQ 513 782Colebrooke Street, 160 m from the finish. Directions TQ 515 779
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 72%, paved or flagged 15%, earth, rock and mud 9%.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 kissing gates, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 5 m.
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