King Charles III Opens Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve in Landmark East Sussex Visit

His Majesty King Charles III has officially opened the new Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve and inaugurated a section of the King Charles III England Coast Path during a significant visit to East Sussex. The event marks a major milestone in the King’s environmental legacy, as the reserve becomes the 13th site established under the […]

His Majesty King Charles III has officially opened the new Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve and inaugurated a section of the King Charles III England Coast Path during a significant visit to East Sussex.

The event marks a major milestone in the King’s environmental legacy, as the reserve becomes the 13th site established under the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves. The initiative aims to create or expand 25 reserves across England by 2027, with this latest opening representing the halfway point.

During the visit, the King attended a reception at the Salt Marsh Café, hosted by the South Downs National Park Authority. The gathering brought together local community members, charities, and partner organisations who played a key role in establishing the reserve.

Spanning around 1,500 hectares, the Seven Sisters reserve is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most treasured landscapes. It is also the country’s first groundwater-focused nature reserve, helping to protect vital drinking water supplies while supporting rare wildlife, including the short-snouted seahorse.

Accompanied by Tony Juniper, the King walked a two-kilometre stretch of the newly named coast path. The wider trail, stretching approximately 2,700 miles, is the longest continuous managed coastal walking route in the world.

Along the route, His Majesty met with organisations and individuals who contributed to the creation of the reserve before unveiling commemorative plaques to formally open both the nature reserve and the coastal path.

Both projects, named in honour of the King, reflect his lifelong commitment to environmental conservation and improving public access to nature, reinforcing a long-term vision to safeguard England’s natural landscapes for future generations.