The England Coast Path is a proposed long-distance National
Trail which
will follow the coastline of England.
When complete, it will be 2,795 miles (4,500 kilometres) in
length
The trail is being implemented by Natural
England,
a non-departmental
public body of
the UK
government responsible
for ensuring that England's natural environment is protected and
improved. It also has a responsibility to help people enjoy,
understand and access the natural
environment.
On 3rd October 2019 Natural England submitted its compendium of
reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs setting out proposals for the section from South
Hayling to East Head. Public comments had to be submitted by the
end of November 2019.
In Emsworth, the proposed route follows the Solent Way through
Nore Barn Woods to Warblington. To improve access it is proposed
to extend the raised walkway westward from Warblington Road and
to replace the bridge with an extended, slimmer, higher bridge.
This will improve public safety and bring environmental
benefits.