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Stage 5: Open to the public

The 58 mile (93 km) 聽stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) from Brean Down to Minehead is now open to the public.

Coastal access rights came into force along this stretch of coast on 15 March 2016 by order of the Secretary of State.

On 15 January 2016, the Secretary of State approved proposals for 2 changes to the agreed route. These were at the Dunball Wharf and St Audries Bay parts of the stretch. Natural England鈥檚聽variation report聽proposing the changes is still available to view.

The route is available to view on the聽.

Information about the route

If you鈥檙e planning a walk on the聽KCIIIECP, check our聽聽for details of local access restrictions and coast path diversions which may apply at certain times.

The maps in Natural England鈥檚聽 to the Secretary of State show the route of the聽KCIIIECP聽along this stretch of coast and the adjoining land that is coastal margin, as approved by the Secretary of State on 10 July 2014.

Coastal access rights normally apply to all land that is coastal margin - including any land seaward of the route - unless it falls into a category of聽excepted land or if an applies to the land.

Use the links that follow to see details of the Secretary of State鈥檚 decision to approve Natural England鈥檚 proposals and for guidance on your rights and responsibilities if the聽KCIIIECP聽passes through your land.

See information about聽all stretches in preparation around England鈥檚 coast.

罢丑别听聽gives details of the process being followed to improve access to the coast.

If you need to contact the authority managing this stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path, use the contact forms on the .

See the map below for more information about progress on improving coastal access in other parts of the west of England.