The whole of West Cumbria's coast will soon be opened up to walkers.
It's all part of a plan to make the entire English coastline accessible to the public.
Currently only some parts are open but plans are now on show to see how the area between Allonby and Whitehaven will link up.
And the benefits could be felt by more than just walkers. Samantha Parker reports.
New coastal path for west Cumbria will run from Whitehaven to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Allonby.
Read the full story
A consultation has started into plans to improve the coastal route between Allonby and Whitehaven.
Natural England is inviting the public to view the plans and submit their opinions.
The coastal path would be the first stage of the England Coast Path which aims to run around the English coast.
A consultation has started into plans to improve a stretch of coastal path between Allonby and Whitehaven in West Cumbria.
It would form part of the planned national coastal route.
