Kimmeridge Bay to Winspit England Coast Path: Kimmeridge to Highcliffe - Natural England’S Proposals

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Chapter 1: Kimmeridge Bay to Winspit England Coast Path: Kimmeridge to Highcliffe - Natural England’s Proposals

Part 1.1: Introduction

Start Point: Kimmeridge Bay (grid reference: SY 9083 7912) End Point: Winspit (grid reference: SY 9759 7609) Relevant Maps: 1a to 1f

Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps:

The Trail:

1.1.1 Follows the existing walked line of the South West Coast Path throughout, including public rights of way.

1.1.2 Follows the coastline quite closely and maintains views of the sea with the exception of Chapman’s Pool (see maps 1d and 1e). Here a significant inland diversion is necessary to take the trail past the mouth of a valley which is inaccessible because of unstable geological conditions. (See Future Change, below and Part 8 of the Overview).

1.1.3 There are places where the existing walked route of the South West Coast Path over this length differs slightly from the route originally approved by the Secretary of State, as the path has adapted over time to cope with coastal erosion and other processes. Assuming these proposals are approved, we intend both routes to follow the same line. As explained at part 5a of the Overview, we use a separate variation report to the Secretary of State to change the existing approved route of the national trail line to reflect the approved line of the England Coast Path wherever appropriate.

1.1.4 This part of the coast includes the following sites, designated for nature conservation or heritage preservation (See map C of the Overview):

 Isle of Portland to Studland Cliffs Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

 St Alban’s Head to Durlston Head SAC

 Studland to Portland Marine SAC

England Coast Path | Kimmeridge to Highcliffe | Natural England’s Proposals  Solent and Dorset Coast proposed Special Protection Area (pSPA)

 South Dorset Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its geological and wildlife interest

 17th century Alum works – Kimmeridge Bay Scheduled Monument.

We have assessed the potential impacts of access along the proposed route (and over the associated spreading room described below) on the features for which the affected land is designated and on any which are protected in their own right.

1.1.5 The levels and patterns of public access along this length of coast would be unlikely to change significantly as a result of our proposals and we have therefore concluded that our proposals would not be likely to have any significant impact on these features. In reaching this conclusion we note that the British Mountaineering Council operates a voluntary code to avoid climbing in sensitive areas on this section of coast during the bird breeding season.

In relation to those nature conservation sites listed above, refer to our published Access and Sensitive Features Appraisal for more information.

See part 5b of the Overview - ‘Natural environment’ - for more information.

Accessibility:

1.1.6 There are few artificial barriers to accessibility on the proposed route, which makes use of existing surfaced paths wherever these meet the criteria in the Coastal Access Scheme.

However, there are places where it may not be entirely suitable for people with reduced mobility because:

 The trail follows an uneven, and in places steep, grass or bare soil path along the cliff top;

 There are places (trail sections LCH-1-S007, LCH-1-S009, LCH-1-S011, LCH-1-S020, LCH-1-S022, LCH- 1-S026, LCH-1-S028, & LCH-1-S029) where it would be necessary to ascend/descend steps in order to follow the trail.

1.1.7 In the Chapman’s Pool/Hill Bottom/Emmett’s Hill area (trail sections LCH-1-S029, LCH-1-S030, LCH-1-S033 & LCH-1-S038) there are a number of step stiles which need to be crossed in order to follow the trail.

See part 5a of the Overview - ‘Recreational issues’ - for more information

Where we have proposed exercising our discretion:

The discretions referred to below are explained in more detail in part 3 of the Overview.

1.1.8 Landward boundary of the coastal margin: We have used our discretion on some sections of the route to map the landward extent of the coastal margin to an adjacent physical boundary such as a fence line, pavement or track to make the extent of the new access rights clearer. See Table 1.2.1 below.

See also part 3 of the Overview - ‘Understanding the proposals and accompanying maps’, for an explanation

England Coast Path | Kimmeridge to Highcliffe | Natural England’s Proposals of the default extent of the coastal margin and how we may use our discretion to adjust the margin, either to add land or to provide clarity. See also Annex C of the Overview - ‘Excepted land categories’.

1.1.9 Restrictions and/or exclusions: Access rights to the spreading room would be subject to the national restrictions on coastal access listed in Annex D of the Overview. These restrictions would not apply to public rights of way.

See part 11 of the Overview - ‘Restrictions and exclusions’ - for details.

Establishment and ongoing management of the trail

1.1.10 Some physical establishment of the trail would be necessary, in accordance with the general approach described in part 6 the Overview. Most of this length of trail is in good condition. Some minor repairs and upgrades will be carried out to the path surface (additional and replacement steps & scrub control) and trail furniture prior to opening.

 New steps at LCH-1-S007, LCH-1-S021 and LCH-1-S026

 Replacement footbridge at LCH-1-S013

 Replacement barrier at LCH-1-S010

1.1.11 Ongoing management and maintenance would be necessary in accordance with the general approach described in part 7 of the Overview. The overall need for this is likely to be greater than on some other parts of the stretch, recognising that it will be necessary for the route to roll back from time to time in response to coastal processes, as described below.

See parts 6 - ‘Physical establishment of the trail’ and 7 - ‘Maintenance of the trail’ of the Overview for more information.

Future Change:

1.1.12 The Durlston Head to Rame Head Shoreline Management Plan (SMP 16) identifies (in the short to medium term to 2055) a policy of ‘no active intervention’ for the stretch of coastline between Kimmeridge Bay and Winspit.

1.1.13 Part of the route of the trail on this length of coast would be able to change without further approval from the Secretary of State in response to coastal erosion or other geomorphological processes, or encroachment by the sea. This would happen in accordance with the criteria and procedures for ‘roll back’ set out in part 8 of the Overview. See table 1.2.1 below for details of the sections likely to be affected in the foreseeable future.

1.1.14 At the time of preparing the report, we do not foresee any need for future changes to the access provisions proposed for the length of coast described in this chapter.

See parts 5f - ‘Coastal processes’ and 8 - ‘Future changes’ of the Overview for more information.

England Coast Path | Kimmeridge to Highcliffe | Natural England’s Proposals Part 1.2: Commentary on Maps

See Part 3 of Overview for guidance on reading and understanding the tables below

1.2.1 Section Details – Maps 1a to 1f: Kimmeridge Bay to Winspit

Notes on table: Column 2 – an asterisk (*) against the route section number means see also table 1.2.2: Other options considered. Column 5 – ‘Yes – normal’ means roll-back approach is likely to follow the current feature (e.g. cliff edge/beach) for the foreseeable future. 1 2 3 4 5 6a 6b 7 Maps Route Current status Current Roll-back Landward Reason for Proposed section of this section surface of proposed? boundary of landward exclusions or number(s) this section (See Part 8 of margin boundary restrictions Overview) (See maps) discretion (see Part 9 of Overview) 1a LCH -1-S001 Public Stone: Yes - normal Wooden Clarity and None Footpath aggregate Sleepers cohesion LCH -1-S002* Public Grass Yes - normal Wooden Clarity and None Footpath Sleepers cohesion LCH -1-S003 Public Bare soil: Yes - normal Hedgerow Clarity and None Footpath compacted cohesion LCH -1-S004* Public Grass Yes - normal Landward edge Not used None Footpath of trail (2m) LCH -1-S005* Public Stone: Yes - normal Landward edge Not used None Footpath aggregate of trail (2m) LCH -1-S006* Public Tarmac Yes - normal Landward edge Clarity and None Footpath of the road cohesion LCH -1-S007 Public Steps: stone Yes - normal Hedgerow Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S008 Other existing Stone: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route aggregate cohesion LCH -1-S009 Other existing Steps: stone Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route cohesion LCH -1-S010 Other existing Bare Soil Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route cohesion LCH 12-S011 Other existing Steps: stone Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route cohesion 1b LCH -1-S012 Other existing Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route compacted cohesion LCH -1-S013 Public Stone: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath aggregate cohesion LCH -1-S014 Public Grass Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S015 Public Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath compacted cohesion 1c LCH -1-S016 Other existing Grass Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route cohesion LCH -1-S017 Other existing Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route compacted cohesion LCH -1-S018* Other existing Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route compacted cohesion LCH -1-S019* Other existing Grass Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None walked route cohesion LCH -1-S020* Other existing Steps: stone Yes - normal Landward edge Clarity and None walked route of path cohesion

England Coast Path | Kimmeridge to Highcliffe | Natural England’s Proposals 1 2 3 4 5 6a 6b 7 Maps Route Current status Current Roll-back Landward Reason for Proposed section of this section surface of proposed? boundary of landward exclusions or number(s) this section (See Part 8 of margin boundary restrictions Overview) (See maps) discretion (see Part 9 of Overview) 1c LCH -1-S021* Other existing Bare soil: Yes - normal Landward edge Clarity and None walked route compacted of path cohesion LCH -1-S022* Other existing Steps: stone Yes - normal Landward edge Clarity and None walked route of path cohesion LCH -1-S023* Other existing Bare soil: Yes - normal Landward edge Clarity and None walked route compacted of path cohesion 1d LCH -1-S024* Public Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath compacted cohesion LCH -1-S025 Public Grass Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S026 Public Steps: stone Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S027 Public Grass Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S028 Public Steps: stone Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S029 Public Steps: stone Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S030* Public Grass Yes - normal Landward edge Not used None Footpath of trail (2m) LCH -1-S031* Public Tarmac No Landward edge Clarity and None Footpath of track cohesion LCH -1-S032* Public Grass No Landward edge Clarity and None Footpath of track cohesion 1e LCH -1-S033* Public Tarmac No Landward edge Clarity and None Footpath of track cohesion LCH -1-S034* Public Tarmac No Landward edge Clarity and None Footpath of road cohesion LCH -1-S035* Public Stone: No Landward edge Clarity and None Bridleway aggregate of track cohesion LCH -1-S036* Public Grass No Landward edge Not used None Footpath of trail (2m) LCH -1-S037* Public Grass No Landward edge Not used None Footpath of trail (2m) LCH -1-S038* Public Grass Yes - normal Wall Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S039* Public Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath compacted cohesion LCH -1-S040* Public Steps: stone Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion 1f LCH -1-S041* Public Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath compacted cohesion LCH -1-S042* Public Steps: stone Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S043* Public Grass Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath cohesion LCH -1-S044 Public Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath compacted cohesion LCH -1-S045 Public Bare soil: Yes - normal Fence line Clarity and None Footpath compacted cohesion

England Coast Path | Kimmeridge to Highcliffe | Natural England’s Proposals 1.2.2 Other options considered: Maps 1a to 1f: Kimmeridge Bay to Winspit

Map(s) Section Option(s) considered Reasons for not proposing this option as the route number(s) 1a LCH-1-S004 to We considered aligning the trail on ■ Steep steps leading down to footbridge would LCH-1-S006 an existing walked route from the require a handrail to make it safe for use. carpark (at the junction of LCH-1-S003 ■ Small active boatyard with vehicle movements may and LCH-1-S004) down the steps and be hazardous to trail users over the wooden footbridge towards Maple Ledge and then through the ■ No additional sea views. small boatyard to the bottom of the We concluded that overall the proposed route struck steps leading up to the Clavel Tower the best balance in terms of the criteria described in (the junction of LCH-1-S006 and LCH- chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme. 1-S007) Under our proposals, the existing walked route would remain available for people to use as part of the spreading room, but would not form part of the designated trail 1c LCH-1-S019 to We considered aligning the trail ■ Recent landslips in the area have resulted in the LCH-1-S023 along the public footpath across the South West Coast Path being realigned further seaward end of Freshwater Steps inland across South Gwyle.

We concluded that overall the proposed route struck the best balance in terms of the criteria described in chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme. 1d and LCH-1-S030 to We considered a route across ■ The bottom of the valley comprises unstable 1e LCH-1-S038 the seaward end of the valley at Kimmeridge Clay. Chapman’s Pool. ■ The climb up to the west side of the valley is very There are footpaths shown on maps steep and unstable. crossing the bottom of the valley ■ Crossing the valley further up towards Hill Bottom and a well-maintained zigzag path was considered but would require considerable heading up the eastern side from the expenditure on steps down to the valley bottom bridleway up towards West Hill. and a new footbridge over the stream. On descending from Houns-tout ■ The existing route is a pleasant walk – though less Cliff, the zigzag path appears to be direct – so the additional benefit would not in our the obvious onward route around the view justify the expense. coast to St Aldhelm’s Head (map 1f). The inland route to Hill Bottom, We concluded that overall the proposed route struck although not coastal, is a very the best balance in terms of the criteria described in pleasant level walk along the stream chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme and woodland. Our proposals do not affect the public bridleway. It The existing public footpath across would remain available for people to use, but would the mouth of the valley is currently not form part of the designated trail. closed, but signage is still ambiguous. 1e-1f LCH-1-S035 to We considered a route using the ■ The existing route provides better sea views LCH-1-S042 public bridleway (LCH-1-S035) from ■ The valley side below Emmetts Hill is steep and Hill Bottom along the eastern side of unstable the valley below West Hill and from the Boat House at Chapman’s Pool up We concluded that overall the proposed route struck the slopes below Emmetts Hill and the best balance in terms of the criteria described in re-joining the trail between sections chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme LCH-1-S041 and LCH-1-S042. 1a-1e LCH-1-S002, We considered routes using public ■ In all these situations the path is no longer viable LCH-1-S018, footpaths on a number of other due to coastal erosion LCH-1-S024, sections where they are close to but LCH-1-S038, seaward of the trail. We concluded that overall the proposed route struck LCH-1-S040 to the best balance in terms of the criteria described in LCH-1-S043 chapter 4 of the Coastal Access Scheme

England Coast Path | Kimmeridge to Highcliffe | Natural England’s Proposals Part 1.3: Chapter 1 - Formal Proposals

 Below are our formal proposals to the Secretary of State for the length of coast shown on maps 1a to 1f.

 They should be read in conjunction with the relevant maps.

 The commentary above explains the practical effect of these proposals.

Formal Proposals – Kimmeridge Bay to Winspit

Proposed route of the trail

1.3.1 In relation to route sections LCH-1-S031 to LCH-1-S037 the route is to be at the centre of the line shown on maps 1d and 1e as the proposed route of the trail.

1.3.2 In relation to route sections LCH-1-S001 to LCH-1-S030 & LCH-1-S038 to LCH-1-S045, the route, as initially determined at the time the report was prepared, is to be at the centre of the line shown on maps 1a to 1f as the proposed route of the trail.

1.3.3 If at any time any part of a route section listed in the previous paragraph needs, in Natural England’s view, to change as a result of coastal erosion or other geomorphological processes or encroachment by the sea, in order for the overall route to remain viable, the new route for the part in question will be determined by Natural England without further reference to the Secretary of State. This will be done in accordance with the criteria and procedures described under the title ‘Roll-back’ in part 8 of the Overview and section 4.10 of the Coastal Access Scheme. If this happens, the new route will become the approved route for that section for the purposes of the Order which determines where coastal access rights apply.

Landward boundary of coastal margin

1.3.3 Adjacent to route sections LCH-1-S001 and LCH-1-S002, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the line of wooden sleepers which is landward of the path shown as the trail on map 1a.

1.3.4 Adjacent to route section LCH-1-S003, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the hedgerow which is landward of the path shown as the trail on map 1a.

1.3.5 Adjacent to route section LCH-1-S006 the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the landward edge of the road shown as the trail on map 1a.

1.3.6 Adjacent to route section LCH-1-S007, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the hedgerow which is landward of the path shown as the trail on map 1a.

1.3.7 Adjacent to route sections LCH-1-S008 to LCH-1-S019 the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the existing fence line which is landward of the path shown as the trail on maps 1a, 1b and 1c.

1.3.8 Adjacent to route sections LCH-1-S020 and LCH-1-S023, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the path shown as the trail on map 1c.

England Coast Path | Kimmeridge to Highcliffe | Natural England’s Proposals 1.3.9 Adjacent to route sections LCH-1-S024 to LCH-1-S029, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the existing fence line which is landward of the path shown as the trail on map 1d.

1.3.10 Adjacent to route sections LCH-1-S031 to LCH-1-S035 the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with landward edge of the track shown as the trail on maps 1d and 1e.

1.3.11 Adjacent to route section LCH-1-S038, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the existing wall which is landward of the path shown as the trail on map 1e.

1.3.12 Adjacent to route sections LCH-1-S039 to LCH-1-S045, the landward boundary of the coastal margin is to coincide with the existing fence line which is landward of the path shown as the trail on maps 1e and 1f.

Local restrictions and exclusions

1.3.13 At the time of writing this report, there are no proposals for local restrictions or exclusions in relation to this length of coast.

Alternative routes

1.3.14 There are no proposals for alternative routes in relation to this length of coast.

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PROPOSALS Other information

# Trail using existing public # Sea below mean low water right of way or highway # # Trail shown on other maps Other access rights and routes Explanatory note: coastal margin Part 3 of the Overview to the report explains where the landward boundary Coastal margin landward Public footpaths of the coastal margin falls by default. Our proposals include any suggested variation of this default boundary. The purple wash on the map indicates of the trail Public bridleways where as a result of our proposals the coastal margin would extend significantly to the landward side of the proposed route of the trail. The Trail sections which follow existing Trail infrastructure coastal margin may include some areas where coastal access rights do not public rights of way or highways ! Existing steps apply, either seaward or landward of the proposed route of the trail: the are indicated by a suffix: Overview explains more about this. The landward boundary of the coastal ! in satisfactory condition margin may in due course move inland, if the trail rolls back under proposals FP - Public footpath in this report to respond to coastal change.