The green light for North Yorkshire coastal path reinforces recent Government announcements   on their commitment to coastal path investment.

Defra 15^th Jan  ‘New coastal paths have been approved from Filey Brigg to Newport Bridge and Dunball Wharf to St Audries Bay. The longest single section of coastal path ever to be approved has been given the green light by Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss today, giving walkers access to nearly 70 miles of stunning sea views between Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire and Middlesbrough’s Newport Bridge.’

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The recent announcement by Rural Minister Rory Stewart marks The England Coast Path will stretch out across 2,700 miles of stunning walking routes covering 100 per cent of the country.

The Ramblers have welcomed this renewed commitment.