The World's Longest Coastal Walk Is Now Open
A once-in-a-generation travel opportunity your clients won't want to miss
A World Record Worth Selling
After 16 years of planning and development, the King Charles III England Coast Path has officially opened. At nearly 2,700 miles, it is the longest managed coastal walking route in the world. Running the full length of England's coastline, the path connects an extraordinary range of landscapes, historic towns, and cultural destinations.
What Makes It Different
The path unlocks new public access rights along the coastline, allowing walkers to traverse areas previously off-limits, and comes with improvements including clearer signage and better accessibility along many stretches. A new "coastal margin" has also been established — the land between the path and the sea, typically encompassing beaches, dunes, and clifftops, giving walkers an immersive connection to the landscape that no road or rail journey can replicate.
For travel advisors, this means the path integrates naturally with existing Avanti itineraries. Clients can walk a section, then retreat to a boutique hotel in a nearby city or town, making the trail a flexible add-on rather than a standalone commitment.
Not Just for Serious Hikers
One of the most important things to communicate to clients is the path's flexibility. Walkers can tackle it in its entirety, follow a long-distance section, or simply dip in and out with shorter day walks. This makes it an ideal complement for clients already exploring England and Scotland on an Avanti itinerary, or a compelling centerpiece for dedicated walkers looking to combine great scenery with great hospitality.
Pairing the Path with Avanti's UK Portfolio
The trail's true strength for advisors lies in how seamlessly it connects with established Avanti destinations:
LIVERPOOL
The Mersey coastline forms a dramatic stretch of the path, and clients can base themselves in the city, from the Beatles-themed Hard Days Night Hotel to the atmospheric Titanic Hotel, before setting out along the water. A Magical Mystery Tour or Private Beatles Taxi Experience make for perfect rest-day activities. THE LAKE DISTRICT
One of England's most celebrated landscapes, the Lake District's coastline and lake shores are accessible along the route. Avanti's lakeside properties, including the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa and the elegant Macdonald Old England Hotel on Windermere, serve as ideal bases for walkers exploring this section. BATH AND THE SOUTHWEST
As the path winds through Somerset and toward Cornwall, Bath makes a natural overnight stop. Avanti offers a strong selection here, from the boutique No.15 Great Pulteney to the iconic Royal Crescent Hotel, alongside experiences including a Small Group Stonehenge and Secret England Tour. YORK AND THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COAST
The dramatic cliffs and fishing villages of the North Yorkshire coast sit close to York, one of Avanti's most popular England destinations. Clients walking this stretch can combine coastal days with York's medieval walls, food tours, and a ride on the historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway to the clifftop town of Whitby, already featured in our North Yorkshire Moors & Whitby Tour. EDINBURGH AND THE SCOTTISH BORDER
For clients continuing north, the path concludes near the Scottish border, placing Edinburgh within easy reach. Avanti's Edinburgh collection, anchored by the Market Street Hotel in the heart of the Old Town, with its rooftop champagne lounge, offers a memorable finale to a coastal journey. The Bottom Line
The King Charles III England Coast Path is a landmark moment in British tourism, and for advisors already selling Avanti's UK product, it offers a compelling new narrative thread connecting destinations your clients already love. Whether they walk ten miles or a thousand, the path brings England's coastline to life in a way no other journey can — and with Avanti's hotels, guides, and experiences at every turn, the logistics have never been easier to sell.