Notice

King Charles III England Coast Path at Mersea Island: changes to the proposed route

Find out about the proposed changes to the section from Mersea Outdoors to Coopers Beach Holiday Park.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 25 May 2022
• Last updated: 28 January 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Mersea Outdoors to Coopers Beach Holiday Park, Mersea Island modification report (MR1)

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Mersea Island habitats regulations assessment

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Details

On 25 May 2022, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out changes to the proposed route of the England Coast Path in Essex from Mersea Outdoors to Coopers Beach Holiday Park. This is part of the Mersea Island stretch.

Read the modification report to find out why changes to the proposed route are required.

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Wednesday 20 July 2022. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

Objections were passed to an independent planning inspector who made a recommendation to the Secretary of State about each one.

The Secretary of State considered all representations and objections before making a decision about Natural England’s proposals.

Outcome

On 16 July 2024, the Secretary of State announced their decision to approve this report, which modifies the original proposals.

On 28 January 2026, the Mersea Island stretch of the KCIIIECP opened to the public.

The route is available to view on the National Trails website.

Published 25 May 2022

Last updated 28 January 2026 + show all updates

1. 28 January 2026

   We've added information about the outcome of this report.

2. 25 May 2022

   First published.