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King Charles III England Coast Path from Harwich to Shotley Gate: Natural England's proposals

Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access in Essex and Suffolk.

Applies to England

Documents

Harwich to Shotley Gate overview

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Harwich to Shotley Gate index map

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Harwich to Shotley Gate habitats regulations assessment

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Harwich to Shotley Gate nature conservation assessment

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HSG 1: Harwich to Ray Lane, Ramsey

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HSG 6: Lower Holbrook to Shotley Gate

Details

On 22 January 2020, Natural England submitted a collection of reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Harwich and Shotley Gate (HSG).

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Wednesday, 18 March 2020. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

All representations and objections were considered before the Secretary of State made a final decision about the reports.

You can:

  • read the overview report which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
  • use the index map to find the relevant report for the length of coast you are interested in
  • open the corresponding report for more information

Outcome

On 31 August 2021 the Secretary of State approved the proposals for lengths HSG1 and HSG4.

On 18 September 2025 the Secretary of State approved the proposals for lengths HSG2, HSG3, HSG5 and HSG6.

Natural England will publish further details of the approved route in due course.

Updates to this page

Published 22 January 2020
Last updated 18 September 2025 show all updates
  1. Added information about the outcome of the consultation.

  2. Replaced overview report and HSG 1 which have had some of the maps revised.

  3. Added Essex County Council offices as a location to view a copy of the reports.

  4. First published.

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