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England to open £28m coastal trail after 18 years

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When exactly will the King Charles III England Coast Path officially open?
What specific sections are currently inaccessible due to landslips, and when will they be reopened?
How will the Hythe Ferry gap be resolved to make the path truly continuous?
What is the total cost of the project to date, and how is it funded?
How will ongoing coastal erosion and sea level rise be managed for the path's long-term viability?
Length of the King Charles III England Coast Pathfactual

The path is 2,700 miles long.

According to Daily Mail - Home
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The path is 2,689 miles long.

According to BBC News - England

Context: Minor discrepancy in reported length, likely due to rounding or different measurement points; does not affect the overall understanding of the trail's scale.

Number of landowners/occupiers consultedfactual

More than 25,000 landowners were consulted.

According to Daily Mail - Home
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Over 25,800 owners and occupiers were dealt with.

According to BBC News - England

Context: Slight difference in the number of landowners/occupiers; may reflect different stages of consultation or rounding.

Objection rate from landownersfactual

Only about 2.4 per cent formally objected.

According to Daily Mail - Home
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The objection rate was just 2.5%.

According to BBC News - England

Context: Minor rounding difference; both indicate very low opposition.

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