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Coastal Access

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Natural England has started work on proposals for improved public access along a stretch of the West Cumbria coast between Allonby and Whitehaven.  Natural England expect the new access to be ready at some time during 2014.

Officers from Cumbria County Council have been working closely with Natural England to develop the proposals, providing expert local advice and ensuring there is full consultation with local interests.

Latest Update - 10th May 2012

Public consultation

The public are now being invited to comment on Natural England’s Draft Proposals for the new walking route along the Cumbrian coast between Allonby and Whitehaven.

The draft proposals are now available for the public to comment on.  They are published in a series of documents and can be viewed online at: www.naturalengland.org.uk/coastalaccessthis external link will open in a new window

These documents are also available to view in person at a number of locations on this stretch of coast.

Several ‘drop in’ sessions are also being held where officers from Natural England and Cumbria County Council will be present to answer any questions you may have about the proposals.

Further details of these can be found on the Consultation Leafletthis document will open in a new window.

In addition this will be covered at three Neighbourhood Forum meetings, all beginning at 7 p.m.:

29 May – St Mary’s Church, Maryport
30 May – Harrington Methodist Church Hall
13 June – Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

 

Closing date for comments is 5pm on Friday 3rd August 2012

Further Information

Natural England's main coastal access webpagethis external link will open in a new window includes links to more detailed information about their approach including the Coastal Access Scheme and frequently asked questions.

If you have further questions, please contact Natural England's Coastal Access Delivery Team (West Cumbria): 
cumbria.coastalaccess@naturalengland.org.uk

Coastal Access Delivery Team (West Cumbria)
Natural England
Juniper House
Murley Moss
Kendal LA9 7RL

Telephone:
Gerry Rusbridge, Senior Adviser: 07931 714985 / 07900 608296
Danny Moores, Lead Adviser: 0300 060 1821 / 07900 608279 or
Dai Parry, Adviser: 0300 060 3971 / 07870 992928

Twitter: you can also follow Natural England's progress on Twitter @NWCoastalAccess

Cumbria County Council will update this page with further details as work progresses.

Map of the Cumbria Stretch (PDF, 827KB)