North-eastern England coastline unveils new monarch-named trail: The King Charles III England Coast Path
The King Charles III England Coast Path, a national trail spanning the entire English coastline, has reached a significant milestone in the east of England. The stretch from Easington to Filey Brigg has officially moved to Stage 5, marking the completion of the coastal access improvement process and the path's opening to the public[1].
This stage signifies the final phase of development, where the coastal path is officially accessible for recreational use, consistent with the national trail standards[1]. The update from June 24, 2025, confirms that Easington to Filey Brigg is now fully integrated into the national coastal path network[1][2].
The coastal access creation process typically progresses through five stages: initial proposals and consultations, detailed planning and assessments, formal legal processes including public inquiries if necessary, partial approvals and establishment works, and finally, full approval and public opening of the path[1]. The Easington to Filey Brigg section has successfully navigated these phases, ensuring that the public can now enjoy unrestricted coastal walking access along this stretch[1].
A map, intended to provide information about coastal access improvements in the East of England, displays separate sections or stretches for these improvements. The map does not specify the exact number of stretches but does indicate that the stretches from Humber Bridge to Easington, Mablethorpe to Humber Bridge, Newport Bridge to North Gare, and Bamburgh to the Scottish Border (including Holy Island) are all open to the public[1].
Moreover, the table below the map contains links for more information about each coastal access improvement stretch. Each section or stretch of the coastal access improvements also has more information available[1].
While the map does not provide specific details about the nature or extent of the coastal access improvements, it does offer provisional timings for these developments[1]. The coastal access improvements in the East of England are a testament to the ongoing commitment to improving public access to the coastline and enhancing the nation's outdoor recreational opportunities.
[1] Source: [Coastal Access Improvements Map](https://coastalaccessimprovements.gov.uk/map) [2] Source: [King Charles III England Coast Path Update](https://coastalaccessimprovements.gov.uk/news/king-charles-iii-england-coast-path-update)
In light of the latest updates, the newly accessible stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path, from Easington to Filey Brigg, falls under the category of general news, as it is significant within the political context of public access to coastlines and outdoor recreation. This completed section, now a part of the national trail network, serves to foster political discussions about further coastal access improvements in the East of England.
