No official route yet
There is no official coast path between Kessingland and Southwold yet. Work is under way on the last six miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path here. For now the path is open north of Kessingland and south of Southwold. Near Beach Farm at Benacre, footpath FP3 has a diversion while works vehicles use it for a pumping station, with a path alongside.
Today
- Closures
Diversion near Beach Farm, Benacre. Part of Benacre Footpath 3 is shut so works vehicles for the new pumping station can come and go. Use the alternative path the council has provided, which runs alongside the closed stretch.
- Tide
No tide sections on this stage.
- Ferries
None on this stage.
Getting back
There's no bus we know of between Kessingland and Southwold.
We don't show times yet. Check the timetable before you set off.
See trains and buses backParking and toilets
- Parking
- Ferry Road: From 1 April to 31 October: £4.20 for 2 hours, £6.30 for 4 hours, £8.30 a day. From 1 November to 31 March: £2.10, £3.70 and £5.20. Charged 8am to 6pm every day.Checked 25 October 2026 by BeachNous. More on BeachNous
- Southwold Pier: From 1 April to 31 October: £4.20 for 2 hours, £6.30 for 4 hours, £8.30 a day. From 1 November to 31 March: £2.10, £3.70 and £5.20. Charged 8am to 6pm every day.Checked 25 October 2026 by BeachNous. More on BeachNous
Beaches along the way
Dogs, tides and parking for Kessingland and Southwold beaches are on our sister site, BeachNous.
Map
Something wrong?
Paths here change after every big storm. If ours is out of date, tell us.
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