The section of a footpath around the entire English coast has officially opened its South Holland stretch.
The King Charles III England Coast Path is set to follow the entire coastline but the official path had a gap between Sutton Bridge and Skegness.
Now its creator Natural England has declared the 57.3 mile path between the two officially open, though a section just south of Skegness needs a new bridge constructed.
A spokesman for the charity says it ‘gives the public a legal right to access some of Lincolnshire’s coastline for the very first time’.
Victoria Manton, deputy director for Natural England in the East Midlands, said: “This new stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path will give people from all over the country access to our beautiful local coastline, connecting them with nature and providing health and wellbeing benefits.
“The trail will also support the local economy – bringing walkers and visitors to the towns and villages for daytrips, refreshments and places to stay.”
Coun Colin Davie, executive councillor for environment at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “The Lincolnshire coast has long attracted residents and visitors looking to explore its natural beauty. It’s a great pleasure to see this latest section of the King Charles III England Coast Path is now open, giving people even greater access to our unspoilt coastline.
“I had the pleasure of meeting His Majesty elsewhere on the Lincolnshire coast during his first visit to the county as King, back in July last year.
“He took a keen interest in the management of the coastal environment and providing access to nature.
“It seems fitting then, that we celebrate extending public access to the coast with the opening of this next section of the path that bears his name.”
