Proposal to improve west Cumbria coastal path

New coastal path between Allonby and Whitehaven

A coastal path in west Cumbria has been chosen to be the first part of the England Coastal Path in the north west to be improved.

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West Cumbrian coastal path to be improved Credit: ITV Border

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.

Last updated Fri 18 Jul 2014

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