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King Charles III England Coastal Path

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Sarnia Thu 19-Mar-26 07:54:23

It took 18 years and 7 Prime Ministers but the world's longest coastal path is due to be inaugurated today.
It stretches over 2,689 miles through some of the most beautiful scenery in England. Improvements have been made to the miles of paths that already existed with an extra 1.000 miles added. Access has been made easier for those with mobility issues. There are 2 places where ramblers will have to confront water; the River Mersey by ferry and paddling either side of low tide across the River Erme in South Devon.
So heartening to hear of money being spent on such a project.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 19-Mar-26 08:18:46

Yes! There is a new path near us on the south coast. I think it will have extensive use.

Freya5 Thu 19-Mar-26 09:02:37

www.visitlincolnshire.com/things-to-do/king-charles-iii-coast-path/#:~:text=The%20first%20stretch%20of%20the,resorts%20of%20Skegness%20and%20Mablethorpe.
The first section in our beautiful county of Lincolnshire, visited by King Charles. Some stunning areas, and plenty of wildlife/ birds.

J52 Thu 19-Mar-26 09:10:52

A great project that’s come to fruition.
Apparently it would take about 2 years to walk around, all in one go. I expect some of us have walked bits of it already.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 19-Mar-26 09:54:27

We plan, along with sandwiches and flask to walk a tiny bit of it today😊

Sarnia Thu 19-Mar-26 12:41:28

Whitewavemark2

We plan, along with sandwiches and flask to walk a tiny bit of it today😊

I am rather envious of you and others like you who are near enough to just pop along and have a stroll along the path. Having been born and bred on a small island I adore the wonderful coastlines. Enjoy your walk.

MartavTaurus Thu 19-Mar-26 12:55:50

We're on the Jurassic Coast, so it goes right past us here.

JamesandJon33 Thu 19-Mar-26 13:14:46

I hope it joins up to the Welsh one. That would be fantastic

LOUISA1523 Thu 19-Mar-26 13:21:38

I've done the wirral part several times .....West kirby to new brighton....its a lovely walk

Allira Thu 19-Mar-26 14:31:17

JamesandJon33

I hope it joins up to the Welsh one. That would be fantastic

Yes, from Aust to Chepstow, crossing over the M48 Severn Bridge.
Offa's Dyke path also has a connection.

There is also a link in the North, Queensferry to Chester.

JamesandJon33 Thu 19-Mar-26 14:49:26

We live yards from the Welsh one

Allira Thu 19-Mar-26 14:57:22

I'd love to walk some of it having walked some of the Welsh one and the Devon and Cornwall part of England years ago, but, alas, we're not fit enough.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 19-Mar-26 16:09:46

Just back. A beautiful day. We (well DH) are limited to how far we can walk (arthritis in knee) but we tottered along until he’d had enough then stopped - had lunch then tottered back. 😊

That was the coast at Goring - west of Worthing. Not of course a patch with regards scenery of my home county - Cornwall or other glorious areas, but it is flat and with lots of seats, so at 80 suits us very well.

When I look back at what we used to do! Oh well - lucky to do what we do I think.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 19-Mar-26 16:20:39

I see that the king was on the South Downs today, which end at the coast in East Sussex. We used to often do that walk. It is highly recommended but a bit too much for DH now with arthritis.