King Charles III England Coast Path – South West Channel Coast
From Penzance to the Hampshire Border this dramatic stretch of coast is bound to impress
From Penzance to the Hampshire Border this dramatic stretch of coast is bound to impress
The 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 it is truly a coast of delights.
The King Charles III England Coast Path is not yet open in south Cornwall. However you can walk this stretch of coast on the South West Coast Path National Trail.
The King Charles III England Coast Path is not yet open for most of the section in South Devon, work is underway open the trail.
The section between Kingswear and Lyme Regis is open. This 68 miles (109 km) section of the King Charles III England Coast Path offers a contrast of estuarine and coastal walking, lively seaside towns and expansive farmland. From Kingswear the trail follows the existing route of the South West Coast Path to Lyme Regis. There is an alternative route around the Exe Estuary when the ferry is not running. The trail takes in the estuaries of the Dart, Exe and Otter, the Jurassic Coast between Exmouth and Lyme Regis and the entire length of the 7 mile Undercliff National Nature Reserve between Axmouth and Lyme Regis. A good proportion of the route is on relatively flat ground particularly alongside much of the railway line between Starcross and Teignmouth, and around Torbay, but there are also challenging sections particularly between Shaldon and Babbacombe.
Currently only one section of the King Charles III England Coast Path has been opened on this stretch – Portland to Lulworth Cove, which was the very section of the trail to be opened. This section was opened for the 2012 Olympics to allow people access to the coast to watch the sailing competitions.
Weymouth is famous for its beautiful sandy beach which slopes gently into the sea making it perfect for families. It’s the ideal place to enjoy a day of sun and swimming and of course, the sand is perfect for making sand castles. If your sandcastles are in need of a bit of inspiration you could visit SandWorld and see the amazing sand sculptures on display.
When you have had enough of sand you could explore the lovingly restored Nothe Fort with its stunning view across the Jurassic Coast (quick look for fossils on the way). No trip to Weymouth would be complete without a visit to Portland, via the natural phenomenon of Chesil Beach with its new visitor centre. There are great walks to experience on Portland with fantastic views all round.
Although the King Charles III England Coast Path isn’t complete in Dorset you can follow the coast to Poole using the South West Coast Path.
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