Walking King Charles III England Coast Path
King Charles III England Coast Path is the longest coastal path in the world, weaving through 15 National Parks and National Landscapes, with dramatically changing scenery. The trail is opening in sections:
- North West is from the Scottish border at Gretna Green. It stretches to the Chester and Welsh border, passing through the Lake District to Liverpool and Blackpool.
- North East is from the Scottish border above Berwick, to seaside holiday resorts. Passing sheltered coves and cliffs, and seabird colonies.
- East is from the Wash to the Thames Estuary, exploring sand dunes (don’t walk on them), market towns and villages and stunning seascapes.
- South East stretches from the Thames Estuary to Bournemouth, a huge stretch of coast, plus empty beaches and nature reserves.
- South West is from the Welsh border at Chepstow to Bournemouth, along dramatic coastlines. It links coastal resorts, towns and villages, plus piers, promenades and estuaries.
Check tide times and avoid walking in bad light/weather). Follow the Countryside Code (don’t walk on sand dunes), and keep numbers on hand to report concerns for farm animals, wildlife or marine creatures.
Check for dog beach bans (avoid walks for 2 hours after long drives) and keep dogs away from cliffs, seaweed, palm oil (white waxy lumps), jellyfish and uncapped mine shafts.
Also keep dogs away from seals, coastal birds and coastal flowers (many are toxic). Read how to keep dogs safe at the seaside (and info on dog safety and hiking with dogs).
