Leaving it Behind: Packing for Walking the UK Coast

There are over 4,000 miles of coastal walking in the UK, with the new King Charles III England Coast Path (2,700 miles) opening in 2026, connecting with the Wales Coast Path (870 miles), and many diverse routes in Scotland. There has never been a better time to explore the UK’s coastal edges; it is a boundary where the magic happens. And through my many walks in the region, I’ve learned to travel light, both in my tangible possessions and in my intangible expectations.