King Charles III has officially opened the spectacular new Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve during a key visit to East Sussex. The event also saw the launch of a fresh stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path, cementing the monarch’s green legacy.
Halfway to 25 New Nature Reserves
The Seven Sisters reserve is the 13th site in the ambitious King’s Series of National Nature Reserves. The project aims to establish or expand 25 reserves across England by 2027, with this opening marking an important halfway milestone.
Britain’s First Groundwater-Focused Nature Reserve
Spanning 1,500 hectares, the Seven Sisters reserve is one of the UK’s most cherished landscapes. It’s also the country’s first nature reserve dedicated to groundwater protection. The area safeguards vital drinking water supplies and provides a home to rare wildlife, including the elusive short-snouted seahorse.
King Charles’s Coastal Walk and Community Praise
Joined by environmental advisor Tony Juniper, the King strolled two kilometres along the newly named coast path, part of the 2,700-mile route – the longest managed coastal trail on the planet.
At the Salt Marsh Café, King Charles met locals, charities, and partners who helped bring the reserve to life. He unveiled plaques to officially open both the reserve and the coastal path, highlighting his lifelong passion for conservation and public access to nature.
“This is a landmark moment in our commitment to preserve England’s landscapes for generations to come,” the King said.
