,,,work on the King Charles III footpath started on the shore here at the end of 2025.  The bridge, now raised and modified, will be completed soon. The boardwalk will be installed possibly during Spring 2026 (no dates yet).

The focus for the Council of Management has been to ensure that the seawall, which protects the whole estate, is protected and that we retain access for inspection and maintenance. We will install gabion baskets with infill of any gaps between them and our wall. An access agreement will cover removal of the boardwalk if required.

Undertaking the installation of gabions now, gives us the opportunity to save money and means that our works are covered by the King Charles III project permissions (e.g. from the Environment Agency and Chichester Harbour Conservancy), Construction and Design Management Regulations notification, and risk assessments. These are otherwise very complex, costly and time consuming to obtain.

See " England Coastal Path Its impact on Maisemore Gardens" for additional information.

25th January 2026