King Charles III England Coast Path

King Charles III England Coast Path
The path passing through Sedgemoor
Length2,689 mi (4,328 km)
LocationEngland
Established2009
Began construction
2010
Completed2026
DesignationNational Trail
Trailheads
WaymarkAn acorn, accompanied by 'England Coast Path'
MaintainerNatural England
WebsiteOfficial website
Trail map
Trail as of 4 February 2026

The King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP), originally and still commonly known as the England Coast Path, is a long-distance National Trail that follows the coastline of England. Opened on 19 March 2026 by King Charles III, the trail extends for 2,689 miles (4,328 km).

Sections of the English coast already had established walking routes, most notably the South West Coast Path. However, the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 required Natural England, under section 298, to create a continuous coastal path. The first section, along Weymouth Bay, opened in 2012. The walking route is the longest coastal trail in the world, and its total length increases further when considered alongside the Wales Coast Path.

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