Best Maps for Walking the England Coast Path

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Best Maps for Walking the England Coast Path

By Dave Roberts   

on June 3, 2019   NAN/5 (26)

Posted in England Coast Path Articles and News

Best Maps for Walking the England Coast Path

There are a number of mapping options for walking the England Coast Path, however be aware that as the path is so new that they may not show the National Trail at all. We can’t list them all individually on this page, but each England Coast Path section page includes a full run down of the Explorer Maps, A to Z and Harvey Maps where applicable.

1 Proper OS Explorer Maps.

With detail in 1:25,000 scale, these are the best for navigation- but you will need a load of them! However, they’re available for every section of the England Coast Path unlike some of the other options.

2 Ordnance Survey Landranger maps. These are great for planning, but we think they’re pretty useless for the micro-navigation you’ll need to do if ever you get lost.

3 A to Z Adventure Map are doing a series of maps on the England Coast Path that might be the most economical way to get full 1:25k coverage. There’s only a handful available at present, but at least they’ll be guaranteed to show the route of the England Coast Path!

4 Harveys provide a selection of mapping, but like the A to Z maps this isn’t full coverage. Neither is it guaranteed to be updated to incorporate the ECP, which you’ll need to check when buying the map.

We haven’t mentioned digital mapping here as that’s only a backup option and not a primary one! You will need a ‘paper’ map – ideally ones that are waterproof or otherwise well protected by a decent map case (Ortileb make some of the best).

Talking of navigation – visit our sister site – Mud and Routes – for a full course on how to use that map and compass – for free.

 

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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Welcome to Walking the England Coast Path.

The original online guidebook to the brand new National Trail around the English Coastline.

In 2020, England will join Wales in having a long distance trail along it’s entire coastline, a distance of around 4,500 km. The path is made possible due to new laws that allow open access to the English coastline, including what’s known as ‘spreading room’ to allow for future changes in the coastline.

The work to open the England Coast Path is ongoing, with all the sections being added and detailed here as they are officially opened. We may also include information on those sections that are not yet open, and where there’s an existing footpath or even national trail, will include a relevant map.

For the latest news on each section of the England Coast Path, visit the official government site:  here

Each section of the England Coast Path will be detailed with a route map, photos and information of what to see and do along the way. This will include a totally free business directory and a beach guide.

We can’t wait for the official opening!!