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Renamed as the King Charles III England Coast Path in his honour in 2023 the\u00a02,700 mile-long\u00a0trail is the longest managed coastal walking route in the world giving unprecedented access to coastline,\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
With 1,000 miles of new access and improved infrastructure throughout the path will deliver a boost to the visitor economy and coastal communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The King Charles III England Coast Path was officially launched today (Thursday 19th March) by His Majesty the King at an event held at Seven Sisters in Sussex.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
His Majesty walked a 2-kilometre stretch of the coast path, taking in the spectacular views of the Seven Sisters and enjoying the sight of the majestic chalky cliffs and the famous coastguard cottages that cling to the clifftop, immortalised in popular imagination through books and Hollywood movies alike.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Seven Sisters route forms part of the unique King Charles III England Coast Path, which is now the longest managed coastal walking route in the world, to be enjoyed both by visitors and local communities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Work on the King Charles III England Coast Path began in 2010 with the first section opened at Weymouth so that people could watch the 2012 Olympic sailing events from the nearby cliffs and beaches.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since then, works have taken place across the country from Cumbria and Cornwall to Northumberland and Norfolk with new stretches giving people access to the big skies and beaches of East Anglia, the rolling dunes of Formby beach, the ancient geology of the Jurassic Coast and now the iconic white cliffs of Seven Sisters that are being celebrated today.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once completed, 1,000 miles of new path will be created and 1,700 miles improved, allowing people to walk the beautiful headlands, cliffs, beaches, and dunes that make up the English coast. New signage and infrastructure such as bridges and boardwalks are being installed, helping to improve the accessibility of many coastal areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All new and existing paths are now of National Trail standard and will help to attract more income from tourism for coastal communities as people come to visit the path.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
His Majesty was\u00a0accompanied\u00a0on the walk by the Chair of Natural England, Tony Juniper and the Environment Secretary, Emma Reynolds.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe King Charles III England Coast Path is a testament to how access, conservation, and community can come together to make people\u2019s lives better and is a fitting tribute to His Majesty and his lifelong passion for nature.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWith this national asset, people around the country alongside international visitors will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the English Coast and the feeling of wellbeing, both mental and physical, that it brings. This will reconnect people with the land, support nature recovery, and create a more inclusive, sustainable future.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have one of the most stunning coastlines in the world and the King Charles III England Coast Path gives people a new way to explore it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the longest managed coast path in the world, creating amazing opportunities for people to visit spots of natural beauty in our coastal towns and villages.\u201d<\/p>\n
Visitors to England\u2019s coastal paths already generate \u00a3350 million in spending within local coastal economies each year and support\u00a0nearly 6,000\u00a0jobs. The path\u00a0opens up\u00a0new opportunities for growth along its route, with the potential\u00a0to become part of the fabric of coastal economies by boosting tourism\u00a0and revitalise coastal towns.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One of the key features of the King Charles III England Coast Path is its ability to \u2018rollback\u2019 with coastal erosion. This means that the path can be easily moved inland to adapt to the changing shape of the coast and ensure access rights\u00a0remain\u00a0in place for the future.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
This launch is the culmination of more than sixteen years of work from Natural England and over 50 coastal local authorities,\u00a0landowners\u00a0and others across the country, including Wildlife Trusts, the National Trust and access organisations such as the Ramblers Association, Disabled\u00a0Ramblers\u00a0and British Mountaineering Council.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The King Charles III England Coast Path has been full submitted to government for approval, while work continues to open remaining stretches around the country. Around 2,100 miles of the path are currently open with full access rights in place. By summer, we expect around 90% of infrastructure works to have been completed. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The event kicks off a year of celebration of our coast with a range of visitor experiences being made available across the year and comes on the same day as the declaration of the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, which was also opened by His Majesty the King today.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Named in honour of His Majesty, a lifelong champion of the natural world, both the King Charles III England Coast Path and the King\u2019s Series of National Nature Reserves stand as enduring commitments to protecting nature and public access.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Two commemorative plaques were unveiled by His Majesty to be\u00a0a lasting legacy\u00a0of the day.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The England Coast Path became the King Charles III England Coast Path in 2023 to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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