NEWS STORY : New 47-Mile Coastal Path Opens from Mablethorpe to Humber Bridge
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Walkers can today set foot on a brand-new 47-mile (75 km) stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path, linking the traditional seaside resort of Mablethorpe all the way to the iconic Humber Bridge for the first time. This latest section takes ramblers through a rich tapestry of landscapes: from the golden sands and donkey-ride attractions of Mablethorpe, across expansive dune systems and nationally protected nature reserves, before threading past the industrial heritage of the Humber estuary. With this opening, almost 160 miles of continuous coastal walking are now available between Sutton Bridge and Easington, leaving only two short inland diversions at Gibraltar Point bridge and Immingham.
Victoria Manton, Deputy Director for Natural England in the East Midlands, said:
“This new stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path will give people from all over the country access to our beautiful local coastline, connecting them with nature and providing health and wellbeing benefits. The trail will also support the local economy—bringing walkers and visitors to the towns and villages for day trips, refreshments and places to stay.”
Chris Miller, Head of Environment at Lincolnshire County Council, added:
“With these latest additions to the King Charles III England Coast Path coming to fruition we can now provide one of the most spectacular walks anywhere in the country. This is the outcome of several agencies working together to give legal access to a unique part of the country for people to enjoy.”
Along the route, visitors can spot around 2,000 grey seal pups each autumn at Donna Nook bombing range, then continue north to the resort of Cleethorpes and the fishing port of Grimsby, before eventually arriving at the engineering marvel of the Humber Bridge. When the final 41-mile link between Easington and Bridlington North Sands opens later this year, more than 450 miles of continuous cliff-top and sea-edge paths will span from Sutton Bridge all the way to the Scottish border—making the King Charles III England Coast Path the longest continuous coastal walking route in the UK.
