Natural England
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On 9 October 2019, Natural England submitted a collection of reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Marsland Mouth and Newquay (MNQ).
The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on 4 December 2019. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.
All representations and objections were considered before the Secretary of State made a final decision about the reports.
You can:
- read the overview report which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
- use the index map to find the relevant report for the length of coast you are interested in
- open the corresponding report for more information
Outcome
On 9 July 2020, the Secretary of State approved the proposals for lengths MNQ1, MNQ3 to MNQ5 and MNQ7 to MNQ11.
On 7 July 2021, the Secretary of State approved the proposals for MNQ2, and MNQ6.
On 6 November 2024, the Port Isaac to Newquay (MNQ 7 to MNQ 11) section opened to the public.
On 30 January 2025, the remainder of this stretch, the Marsland Mouth to Port Isaac (MNQ 1 to MNQ 6) section, opened to the public.
You can view the route on theNational Trails website.