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King Charles III England Coast Path from Wallasea Island to Burnham-on-Crouch: Natural England's proposals

Find out about proposals to improve coastal access in Essex.

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From:
Natural England
Published:
29 January 2020
Last updated:
25 March 2026
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  1. Page updated to show that this stretch is now open to the public.

  2. We've added information about the outcome of these proposals.

  3. Removed locations where the reports can be viewed in person. Added note requesting objections and representations should be sent by email rather than post.

  4. First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Wallasea Island to Burnham-on-Crouch overview

PDF, 24.8 MB, 49 pages

Wallasea Island to Burnham-on-Crouch index map

PDF, 642 KB, 1 page

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WIB 1: Wallasea Island to Ferry Road, Hullbridge

PDF, 8.31 MB, 25 pages

WIB 2: Ferry Road, Hullbridge to Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge

PDF, 3.87 MB, 18 pages

WIB 3: Hawk Hill Bridge to Clementsgreen Creek

PDF, 8.05 MB, 20 pages

WIB 4: Clementsgreen Creek, South Woodham Ferrers to The Quay, North Fambridge

PDF, 5.02 MB, 18 pages

WIB 5: The Quay, North Fambridge to Burnham-on-Crouch

PDF, 8.14 MB, 23 pages

Wallasea Island to Burnham-on-Crouch habitats regulations assessment

PDF, 1.13 MB, 38 pages

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Wallasea Island to Burnham-on-Crouch nature conservation assessment

PDF, 817 KB, 17 pages

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Details

On 29 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 Wallasea Island and Burnham-on-Crouch (WIB).

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Wednesday, 25 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 23 April 2021, the Secretary of State announced their decision to approve the proposals for length WIB1.

On 6 March 2024, the Secretary of State announced their decision to approve the proposals for lengths WIB2, WIB3, WIB4 and WIB5.

On 25 March 2026, the Wallasea Island to Burnham-on-Crouch stretch of the KCIIIECP opened to the public. The route is available to view on the National Trails website.

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