Norfolk Coast Path sees major upgrade
Norfolk County Council has completed a significant improvement to the Norfolk Coast Path - part of the King Charles III England Coast Path - in West Lynn. The section of the trail, known as 'Footpath 17' is 1.2km long and has seen existing unmade surface upgraded to a 1.2-metre-wide tar and chip footpath, enhancing accessibility and safety for pedestrians.
The King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail is set to be the longest managed coastal path in the world. It will go all the way around the coast of England and will be around 2,700 miles long when it is complete.
This upgrade is being delivered with funding from King's Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) fund, following a successful bid from Councillor Alexandra Kemp, member for Clenchwarton and King's Lynn South. The path was identified for improvements as part of Norfolk County Council's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan 'Connecting Communities'.
Graham Plant, cabinet member for Highways, Infrastructure and Transport said "I'm delighted this path is now open, our hope is that it will encourage more people to get outside and choose more active forms of travel and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of West Norfolk."
Councillor Alexandra Kemp, member for Clenchwarton and King's Lynn South said "It's wonderful to see this section of the King Charles III Coastal Trail completed. The upgraded path will offer a lasting benefit for both residents and visitors, creating a safe, scenic and accessible route that can be enjoyed for generations to come."
Cllr Alistair Beales, Leader of the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, said: "Supporting communities in West Norfolk is one of the council's key priorities for our borough. With CIL funding you can see this priority being delivered in a very real way because you can witness the difference this will make, both at grass roots level in communities and, across West Norfolk. This funding will improve the infrastructure in West Lynn and hopefully encourage more residents and visitors to use this picturesque footpath."
The full Norfolk Coast Path runs from the border with Suffolk in the east, near Hopton-on-Sea, to the border with Lincolnshire in the west, near Sutton Bridge. Along the route, people can discover elephant fossils at West Runton, enjoy the famous Cromer Crab, or admire the striking red and white striped cliffs at Hunstanton.
