Set 2nd October 2026 as the commencement date for new public access rights on segments of the Dorset coast path.

This Order establishes 2nd October 2026 as the date on which public access rights commence for specific sections of the England Coast Path between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe.

It applies to land designated as coastal margin within the Sandbanks to Southbourne and Mudeford Quay to Chewton Bunny segments, as detailed in reports LCH5 and LCH7.

The Order effectively ends the 'access preparation period,' transitioning the land into a status where the public has a legal right of access for recreation under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

Designated 9 September 2026 as the date for new public access rights to commence on specific coastal segments of the Isle of Wight.

This Order establishes September 9, 2026, as the date when the access preparation period ends for two specific stretches of the Isle of Wight coast: Binnel Bay to Chilton Chine and Thorness Bay to Gurnard Luck.

By ending this period, the Order triggers public access rights to the coastal margin under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

The provisions apply to Natural England, local authorities, and the public, effectively opening these sections of the England Coast Path for recreational use.

Designated July 23, 2026, as the date public access rights commence for three sections of the England Coast Path between Silecroft and Silverdale.

This Order establishes 23rd July 2026 as the date on which the access preparation period ends for specific stretches of coastal land between Silecroft and Silverdale in England.

It applies to land designated as coastal margin within the areas defined by three specific Natural England reports covering the route from Green Road railway station to Greenodd footbridge.

Once this period ends, public access rights for recreation under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 become effective for these designated areas.

Designated 29 July 2026 as the commencement date for public access rights to the coastal margin between Mistley and Shotley Gate.

This Order establishes 29 July 2026 as the date on which the access preparation period ends for specific stretches of the England Coast Path between Harwich and Shotley Gate.

By ending this period, the Order triggers public rights of access to land designated as coastal margin under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

The affected areas include land from Hopping Bridge in Mistley to Brantham Hall Farm, and continuing through Lower Holbrook to Shotley Gate, as detailed in reports HSG4, HSG5, and HSG6.

Designated 24th June 2026 as the date ending the access preparation period for the coastal path between Bawdsey and Aldeburgh.

This Order establishes June 24, 2026, as the date on which the access preparation period ends for land designated as coastal margin between Bawdsey and Aldeburgh in Suffolk.

It applies to land identified in five specific reports submitted by Natural England and approved by the Secretary of State under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949.

By concluding the access preparation period, the Order triggers the legal commencement of public access rights to this stretch of coastal land under the terms of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

Designated 24 June 2026 as the end of the coastal access preparation period for the Southwold to Lowestoft stretch of the England Coast Path.

This Order establishes June 24, 2026, as the formal end of the access preparation period for specific stretches of the Suffolk coastline between Southwold and Lowestoft.

It applies to land designated as coastal margin within the England Coast Path sectors AHS4 and AHS5, effectively enabling public access rights under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

The Order affects landowners, local authorities, and the general public by concluding the legal window reserved for physical preparations and land management changes required for the new long-distance route.

The Order appointed 17th December 2025 as the end date for the access preparation period concerning the coastal margin rights along the Cremyll to Kingswear section of the England Coast Path.

This Order, made by the Secretary of State under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, officially appoints December 17th, 2025, as the date when the coastline access preparation period ends for the coastal margin relating to the England Coast Path route between Cremyll and Kingswear.

This date signifies the conclusion of the preparatory phase following the Secretary of State’s approval of specific reports detailing the path segments, thereby establishing definitive public access rights over that coastal margin land.

The Order appointed December 17, 2025, as the end date for the access preparation period for the coastal margin relating to the Combe Martin to Marsland Mouth section of the England Coast Path.

This Order, made by the Secretary of State under powers granted by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, officially sets December 17, 2025, as the date when the access preparation period ends for the land designated as coastal margin along the England Coast Path section between Combe Martin and Marsland Mouth, based on previously approved reports and proposals.