A brand-new area of the just recently relabelled King Charles III England Coast Path will formally open today, Wednesday 10 May.
The opening will see 36 miles (over 58km) of routes from Tarleton Lock in Preston to Pier Head Ferry Terminal, in Liverpool bringing the overall walkable miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path in the North West to 120.9 miles (194.8km).
The course is being provided by Natural England together with shipment partners on the ground. The opening of this stretch, together with another occurring in Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire today, brings the overall to 851 miles throughout the nation, with 2,700 miles being totally walkable by the end of 2024. The path and associated seaside land will be openly available, enabling walkers to access a vast array of seaside surface such as beaches, dunes and cliff tops, going through picturesque towns, towns and Bootle Docks prior to heading into Liverpool, Britain’s 4th greatest city.
Passing the historical Liver Building and the statue of the city’s most popular children, the Beatles, this brand-new part of King Charles III England Coast Path ends at Pier Head Terminal.
Highlights of the walk consist of;
- Hesketh Outmarsh which is home to crucial bird environments, in the care of the RSPB.
- The Sefton coast supports crucial wildlife environments and is secured as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Sites such as the RSPB Marshside bird reserve and the dune landscape of the Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve.
- Beyond Formby Hills where dunes, meadows and Corsican pine forests supply a sanctuary for types such as the natterjack toad, sand lizard and red squirrel.
- Crosby Beach which is home to artist Anthony Gormley’s Another Place setup, where 100 spread, cast-iron figures keep an eye out throughout the Irish Sea.
Environment Minister Trudy Harrison said:
Our Environmental Improvement Plan sets out a dedication for each household to be within a 15-minute walk of a green space or water. The King Charles III England Coast Path is a considerable part of this dedication, and the opening today is a fitting homage to His Majesty the King following the events last weekend. I significantly motivate everybody to go to the course and discover the regional environment on their doorsteps.
Gerry Rusbridge, Senior Advisor at Natural England said:
Evidence reveals that opening access to the coast brings in more visitors, supports the regional economy and enhances health and wellness by linking individuals to nature.
At a time when individuals require nature more than ever, it’s incredible that we can commemorate the opening of this brand-new 36.4-mile area of the King Charles III England Coast Path. This is a considerable minute in the nationwide seaside gain access to program as it represents the very first part of the King Charles III England Coast Path to be opened in the northwest, outside the borders of Cumbria.
The brand-new course stretches from Preston to Liverpool, opening gorgeous brand-new countryside to the general public and intending to make it much easier for as lots of people as possible to experience the coast.
This work is a basic part of the Government’s 25 year Environment Plan. Here in the North West, we’ve been lucky to have the help of the regional council, landowners and numerous stakeholders and partners – a really enrolled job.
Once finished, the King Charles III England Coast Path will be the longest handled seaside walking path on the planet. Walkers and individuals who take pleasure in checking out the coast utilize the National Trails website to prepare their check outs. See www.nationaltrail.co.uk
An additional 21 miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path will open concurrently at Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire.
