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The King Charles III England Coast Path, stretching 2,689 miles around England's shoreline, was officially inaugurated on March 19. Natural England, the government body that created the trail, describes it as the world's longest managed coastal walking route.

The King Charles III England Coast Path, stretching 2,689 miles around England's shoreline, was officially inaugurated on March 19. Natural England, the government body that created the trail, describes it as the world's longest managed coastal walking route.

The project began under Gordon Brown's government in 2008 and has taken 18 years and seven prime ministers to reach this stage. Around 80% of the route is now open, with most remaining sections due to be completed by the end of the year.

The project began under Gordon Brown's government in 2008 and has taken 18 years and seven prime ministers to reach this stage. Around 80% of the route is now open, with most remaining sections due to be completed by the end of the year.

More than 1,000 miles of new paths were created for the trail, with other sections upgraded through resurfacing, removal of stiles, and the addition of boardwalks and bridges. The project cost around £28 million and required new legislation — the Marine and Coastal Access Act, passed in 2009.

More than 1,000 miles of new paths were created for the trail, with other sections upgraded through resurfacing, removal of stiles, and the addition of boardwalks and bridges. The project cost around £28 million and required new legislation — the Marine and Coastal Access Act, passed in 2009.

Natural England programme manager Neil Constable said the £28 million scheme faced "curveballs" including nature conservation rulings, the COVID-19 pandemic and rising material costs. The path was renamed in 2023 to honor King Charles following his coronation and his support for the natural world.

Natural England programme manager Neil Constable said the £28 million scheme faced "curveballs" including nature conservation rulings, the COVID-19 pandemic and rising material costs. The path was renamed in 2023 to honor King Charles following his coronation and his support for the natural world.

The trail includes a "roll-back" provision, allowing sections to be moved inland if coastal erosion or landslips affect the route. A landslip near Charmouth, Dorset in early 2025 prompted a 15-metre rollback that was completed within weeks.

The trail includes a "roll-back" provision, allowing sections to be moved inland if coastal erosion or landslips affect the route. A landslip near Charmouth, Dorset in early 2025 prompted a 15-metre rollback that was completed within weeks.

King Charles walked a section of the path at the Seven Sisters in East Sussex, which was also designated a new National Nature Reserve. Natural England Chair Tony Juniper said the path "is a testament to how public enjoyment, conservation, heritage, history and community can come together."

King Charles walked a section of the path at the Seven Sisters in East Sussex, which was also designated a new National Nature Reserve. Natural England Chair Tony Juniper said the path "is a testament to how public enjoyment, conservation, heritage, history and community can come together."

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