England Coast Path

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Adventure

Category: Walking, Trail

Date: 22nd April 2026

Description: Journey the full length of England's newest National Trail in this sweeping companion to the country's ambitious 2,700-mile coastal walk. From the ancient rocks beneath your boots to the restless tides shaping the shoreline, this book weaves together geology, weather, and regional character across every stretch of coast—from Lindisfarne's windswept sands to Cornwall's Atlantic cliffs and the quiet shores of the Solway. Rich in landscape and practical wisdom alike, it's both an armchair adventure and an essential guide for anyone drawn to walk where England meets the sea.

Summary

Ch1. The Long Line: Conceiving a National Trail

Ch2. Geology Underfoot: Reading 600 Million Years of Rock

Ch3. Tides, Weather and the Shifting Edge

Ch4. The North East: Lindisfarne to the Humber

Ch5. The East and South East: Holderness to the White Cliffs

Ch6. The South Coast: Dover to Land's End

Ch7. The West and North West: Cornwall's Atlantic to the Solway

Ch8. Walking the Path: Practical Knowledge for the Route