Briefing: King opens world’s longest managed coastal walk – but much of it is still closed off

The recently inaugurated England coast path, which runs along the Seven Sisters cliff walk, is the longest managed coastal walking route globally.

However, its full completion is hindered by ongoing landowner disputes and the impacts of coastal erosion, which pose risks to infrastructure integrity.

These challenges highlight the complexities involved in coastal path management and the need for effective stakeholder engagement and environmental assessments.