King Charles III England Coast Path
Connecting the coastal landscapes in England
King Charles III England Coast Path
The King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail will be the longest managed coastal path in the world. It will go all the way around the coast of England and will be around 2,700 miles long when it is complete. That is some path, and it doesn’t end there, in many areas you also have the right to explore the beaches and coastal margin alongside the path.
This amazing new National Trail takes people along the hugely varied coast of England, connecting the many coastal towns, cities and ports which have shaped this island nation. It links iconic places and heritage on the coast with the less well-known, and will unlock some parts of our coast for the very first time.
The King Charles III England Coast Path near you
The trail is opening in sections and to make information about the trail easier to find, it has been organised by area. On the area pages you can find out more and view the trail on the interactive map.
Click on an area name on either side of the map to visit the area homepage.
8 North West
Show more lessFrom the Scottish Border near Gretna Green down to the Welsh Border near Chester this stretch of coast offers a real journey of contrasts, passing the wilderness of the Lake District, the fun of Blackpool and the urban culture of Liverpool.
Find out more7 South West - Atlantic Coast
Show more lessThe South West Atlantic coast, running from Aust on the Bristol Channel to Penzance, is a place of rocky cliffs, hidden coves, wild and stormy seas, but also one of history, industrial archaeology, nature reserves, wonderful beaches, surfing and staggering beauty.
Find out more6 South West - Channel Coast
Show more lessThe South West Channel Coast is one of the most popular stretches of coast in the UK, with rocky cliffs, long sandy beaches, attractive fishing villages and popular coastal towns it has something for everyone. With natural attractions including The Lizard and Chesil beach as well as manmade marvels including castles and perfectly sheltered harbours.
Find out more5 South
Show more lessRunning from Brighton to Southampton this section of the south coast has been populated for hundreds of years. The trail takes you past bustling towns and cities with ancient harbours and dockyards, but also also along stunning sandy beaches, through nature reserves and all the way around the Isle of Wight.
Find out more1 North East & East Coast
Show more lessFrom the Scottish Border above Berwick to the Humber, this coast is famous for beaches, castles and seaside holiday resorts. But there is plenty more to explore including tiny fishing villages in sheltered coves and rocky cliffs home to huge seabird colonies.
Find out more2 Lincolnshire Coast
Show more lessFrom the Humber to the Wash the Lincolnshire Coast has long beaches and iconic seaside towns as well as quiet expanses of salt marsh with just the wildlife for company.
Find out more3 East Anglia
Show more lessFrom the Wash to the Thames Estuary the East Anglia Coast includes the sandy beaches and dunes of Norfolk, the fabulous Suffolk coast with its seaside resorts and the historic coast of Essex and Southend-on-Sea.
Find out more4 South East
Show more lessThe South East section runs from Woolwich on the Thames Estuary to Brighton on the south coast, passing changing landscapes full of wildlife. Explore coastal towns with long sandy beaches, Roman sites, Napoleonic Martello towers, the White Cliffs of Dover and many wartime remains.
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