Plan your own Coast Path walk
PICTURE: Planning the next trip
Planning the next trip

Join the Path at coastal towns, villages or car parks.

PICTURE: Close up of Coast Path signFollow the signs and waymarks with the words 'Coast Path' and the acorn symbol, which is used by all National Trails.

Signs at main access points will also show the distance to the next destination.

Either walk 'there and back', use public transport in one direction or combine a section of Coast Path with inland footpaths to make a circular walk.

Visit the Traveline website to see whether you can get to the start of your walk by public transport.

Use the distance calculator to assess the length of your walk.

Choose from the many maps and guidebooks that are available.

Visit Tourist Information Centres for local Coast Path walks leaflets produced by a range of organisations and businesses.

Check Path News for brand new sections of Coast Path and any temporary diversions (caused by cliff falls or land slips).

Read our Coast Path safety guidelines.