NEXT year, England will be home to the world’s longest coastal path.
The King Charles III England Coast Path sweeps across the country through pretty seaside towns from the north to the south of the UK.
Whether it’s summer or winter, walks are a popular way to explore the coastline – and this walk will make it a lot easier too.
Brits have probably already started exploring the King Charles III England Coast Path as over two thirds are open to the public already.
When it’s completed, which is set to be in spring 2026, the coastal path will be the longest of its kind in the world at 2,700-miles long.
Hikers travel from its northernmost point in Berwick-upon-Tweed all the way down to Land’s End in Cornwall.
Time Out even named it as ‘one of the best new things to do in the world in 2026’.
Time Out’s UK news editor Ed Cunningham said: “The trail, which has been in the works since way back 2009, will follow the entire coastline of England, spanning 2,674 miles (4,303 km) of cliffs, beaches, cities, national parks and more. Once complete, it’ll be the longest (managed) coastal trail in the entire world.
“More than just a few signposts, the King Charles III Coastal Path will link up legendary seaside spots with stretches of coast that have never before been properly accessible.”
There are still works underway including Silverdale to Cleveleys in Lancashire.
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Another section yet to be finished is Combe Martin to Marsland Mouth in Devon and the path connecting Wootton Bridge to the Medina on the Isle of Wight.
There are plenty of beautiful spots around the UK where you can pause along the coastal path to take in the sights of some of the prettiest seaside towns.
Depending on where you live, the walk starts, or ends on Berwick-upon-Tweed and along that stretch of Northumberland coast are beautiful beaches and little towns.
Northumberland was voted a trending county of 2025 with spots like Embleton Bay and Low Newton-by-the-Sea being sought out by travellers.
Further down in the East of England are pretty seaside towns like Cromer, which is a favourite of Travel Reporter Alice Penwill thanks to its plentiful pubs and Victorian Pier.
Down in Kent, the path wraps around from Margate, to Broadstairs and down to Folkestone – Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey has plenty of recommendations of what to do there.
Further south are the classic towns of Brighton, Worthing and Bognor Regis – as well as the Isle of Wight.
Then the coastal path wraps around to Durdle Door which was named as one of the most iconic and must-see beaches in the world by National Geographic.
It’s a favourite of Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski who says “the horseshoe-shaped pebble bay has turquoise waters that could rival those in the Caribbean” – during the summer of course.
Along the South West Atlantic path is the most southern point at Land’s End, it then heads through Penzance, Newquay and Bude – all the way up to Bristol.
Turning the corner, it heads from Liverpool up to the Lake District passing along seaside towns like Ravenglass, Seascale and Workington.
Natural England has aimed to keep the path as continuous as possible – although there are sections hikers simply can’t walk through.
For example, Brits will need to board a ferry to cross the Mersey.
For more costal paths, Travel Reporter Cyann Fielding is a Devon local and reveals what The Salt Path movie doesn’t show about the South West Coast Path.
Plus, here are the UK’s best seaside walks revealed including a secret celeb-loved island.
