coastal paths
Cliff-edge walking routes
Coastal paths are trails or walkways that follow a shoreline, offering views of the sea and access to cliffs, beaches, or headlands.
They range from rugged hiking routes to paved promenades: We walked the coastal path from one village to the next.
In Britain, designated long-distance coastal paths are protected public rights of way.
- cliffsSteep natural rock walls
- cliff edgeSheer drop's boundary
- trail markersNavigation aids on paths
- rocky shoresStone-covered coastal margins
- headlandsLand projecting into water
crashing waves · ocean views · shipwreck sites · hiking trails · national trail · boardwalks · dunes · scenic overlooks · sea breeze · coves · erosion control · tidal pools · salt marshes · heritage trails · wildlife sanctuaries · waymarkers · mangroves · beaches
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