The 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path is described by Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, the project’s creator, as “an incredible juxtaposition of biodiversity, natural beauty and public access”. I grew up on the pioneering section, the South West Coast Path, created back in the 1970s around Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. AdvertisementDiscover our full guide to walking holidaysMuch of the South West Coast Path comes under the remit of the National Trust, which altogether manages 890 miles of Britain’s coastline. Tintagel Castle in Cornwall AlamyAlso the surprisingly wild Dorset coast path from Swanage to Lyme Regis, along the Jurassic Coast, including Lulworth Cove. Planning a holiday around a lineal coast path has its own difficulties, of course, most notably where to stay, and how to carry what you need.

Source: The Times March 19, 2026 23:20 UTC