The World's Longest Coastal Path Will Open in Northeast England This Summer

"As of summer 2026, travelers eager to stretch their legs will be able to embark on quite the adventure, thanks to the opening of the longest managed coastal path in the world. While work on the King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail has been more than 15 years in the making, some of the final stretches of the route are currently being constructed or restored, with the aim of opening to the public ahead of sunnier times."

"The coastal path is split into eight sections, the first beginning at the edge of the Scottish border and zig-zagging along the North East's coastline, through the seabird colonies of Bempton, by the chalk cliffs of Flamborough Head and through North Yorkshire fishing villages and seaside towns that come alive in summer, such as Whitby and Scarborough."

"Beyond this, the sixth stretch grants walkers access to the South West's Channel coast before swinging round at England's most southerly point onto Cornwall's Atlantic Coast. As the King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail doesn't include Wales, the final section of the route covers the northwest between Wales and Scotland's borders."

Britain is opening the King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail in summer 2026, marking the completion of over 15 years of development work. This will become the world's longest managed coastal path. The route is divided into eight sections, beginning at the Scottish border and traversing England's entire coastline. It winds through the North East past seabird colonies and chalk cliffs, continues along Lincolnshire and East Anglia, extends through the South East including Kent and Brighton, curves around the South West's Channel coast, reaches Cornwall's Atlantic Coast at England's southernmost point, and concludes in the northwest between Wales and Scotland. Some final stretches are currently under construction or restoration to prepare for public access.

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