Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
A new phase of the King Charles III England Coast Path is now open.
Starting just south of the Old Severn Bridge at Old Passage near Aust through to Wains Hill, Clevedon. It is the second phase of the path between Aust and Brean Down with this portion of the stretch being the first to open in South Gloucestershire and the second to open in North Somerset.
The stretch provides uninterrupted views of the Severn Estuary, passes through the industrial towns of Avonmouth and Portishead via the Avonmouth Bridge and finally the tranquil and rocky coastal habitats between Portishead and Clevedon. Highlights of the walk include Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve’s saltmarsh wetland habitat, Portishead Point, Black Nore Point and Clevedon Pier.
The opening of this section adds 23.1 miles/37.2km of new path to the 12 miles/19.3km already open in this stretch. This is the latest section of the 2,700 mile King Charles III England Coast Path to be opened by Natural England, once complete, the path will be the longest, continual coast path in the world.
The King Charles III England Coast Path will provide more people with the opportunity to experience the natural environment, as is part of the government’s ambition to connect people with nature outlined in the 25 Year Environment Plan. Coastal communities and businesses are also set to benefit from increased visitors to these areas.
For more information regarding accessibility and how to best plan your route, visit the National Trails website: nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/england-coast-path-south-west
A new phase of the King Charles III England Coast Path is now open.
Starting just south of the Old Severn Bridge at Old Passage near Aust through to Wains Hill, Clevedon. It is the second phase of the path between Aust and Brean Down with this portion of the stretch being the first to open in South Gloucestershire and the second to open in North Somerset.
The stretch provides uninterrupted views of the Severn Estuary, passes through the industrial towns of Avonmouth and Portishead via the Avonmouth Bridge and finally the tranquil and rocky coastal habitats between Portishead and Clevedon. Highlights of the walk include Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve’s saltmarsh wetland habitat, Portishead Point, Black Nore Point and Clevedon Pier.
The opening of this section adds 23.1 miles/37.2km of new path to the 12 miles/19.3km already open in this stretch. This is the latest section of the 2,700 mile King Charles III England Coast Path to be opened by Natural England, once complete, the path will be the longest, continual coast path in the world.
The King Charles III England Coast Path will provide more people with the opportunity to experience the natural environment, as is part of the government’s ambition to connect people with nature outlined in the 25 Year Environment Plan. Coastal communities and businesses are also set to benefit from increased visitors to these areas.
For more information regarding accessibility and how to best plan your route, visit the National Trails website: nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/england-coast-path-south-west
