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When the brand new King Charles III England Coast Path officially launched back in March, it hadn’t actually been completed. Eventually it’ll span all 2,700 miles of the English coast, making it the longest managed coastal path in the world. New chunks have continued to open since the path was first inaugurated and the latest to make its debut is a 34-mile section across the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria.
The new section opened on July 23 and connects the villages of Foxfield and Greenodd. To prepare the path, 10 sets of steps, 23 bridges, 60 gates, five kilometres of fencing and surfacing and more than 300 signs and waymarkers were installed. Its launch marks the latest milestone in the completion of the 200-mile coastal stretch from Gretna to Silverdale, on the Lancashire border.
Walking the segment, ramblers will follow the peninsula via Kirkby-in-Furness, Askam-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Bardsea and Ulverston before crossing the Leven Estuary. It offers spectacular views across Morecambe Bay and the opportunity to spot creatures like curlew, oystercatcher, redshank and dunlin. Newly created parts of the path also steer walkers away from previously unavoidable parts of the shore, enabling them to stay safe from the tide and protecting rare wildlife on the sands and muds.
Claire Argent, Natural England Deputy Director for Cumbria said: ‘The Furness Peninsula is one of those places that genuinely takes your breath away, whether you’re watching the light change across Morecambe Bay, listening for curlews over the estuary, or discovering the layers of history tucked into these coastal communities.
‘This new stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path gives people the chance to experience all of that on foot, safely, sustainably and responsibly, whilst learning about and caring for our wonderful landscapes and nature. We’re proud to see this route taking shape and look forward to completing the full 200-mile Cumbrian stretch.’
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