In planning since 2009, the King Charles III England Coast Path is due to be completed this year, according to reports in the British media. With around 4,345 kilometers along the entire English coast, it is the longest managed coastal hiking route in the world according to National Trails - making it a unique destination for hikers.
The long-distance hiking trail has been successively expanded over 17 years and was given its name in 2024 to mark the coronation of King Charles III. A large part of the trail is already accessible, with the new sections only opened to the public in January and February 2026, including between South Hayling and East Head in the south of England.
New sections to explore
The trail is opened in sections in cooperation with local authorities and is signposted with the National Trails symbol , a yellow acorn, and directional arrows.
