Coastline

The coastline we love is under increasing threat. With over 775 miles of it under our care, we're making sure it's well protected

A few facts about the coastline we care for

The National Trust cares for over 775 miles of coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here are a few things you might not have known about our shores.

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Marine litter on a beach — All too often disposable plastics end up polluting the environment

Phasing out single use plastics at our places

We're committed to creating safe and healthy places for nature and wildlife to thrive. To help us safeguard nature for the future, we're phasing out single use plastics at our places. Find out how we're kicking the plastic habit.

Positive steps

Walking on the South West coast path near Pencarrow Head, Cornwall

Caring for coastal footpaths

Find out how we've been looking after the hundreds of miles of coastal paths in our care.

Meet our coastal rangers

Collie dog in the daisies at Treluggan, Roseland, Cornwall

Emma Shepherd

Meet Emma, a Ranger on the Roseland, and her dog Archie. She tells us about her work, and the wonderful life in the Cornish countryside.

Neil Forbes

Neil is one of two full-time rangers looking after Sandscale Haws. He reveals the unexpected surprises of life as a ranger and shares his favourite moments in nature.

Kate Martin

Kate Martin, Area Ranger at Formby, shares her love of red squirrels, rare natterjack toads and dramatic sand dunes.

The storms battering the dunes — South Milton Sands

Living with change: Our shifting shores

We're tackling the threats of a changing coastline to safeguard the coastline you love.

How we're dealing with shifting shores

Looking along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path at Stackpole. — The Pembrokeshire Coast Path at Stackpole

A vision for our coastline

Our Neptune campaign has been working to preserve the UK's coastline for 50 years. Now we've announced our plans for the next 50.

See our plans for coastal conservation

Urgent White Cliffs appeal

The White Cliffs appeal succeeded in helping us secure 700,000 square metres of land immediately behind the clifftop - reaching our target of £1 million in just three weeks. Thanks to all for their amazing generosity. Any future donations will go to restoring the land.

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