Improvements to two sections forming part of the King Charles III Coast Path (KCIIIECP) being created to go around the whole of England, have been completed.

The sections on both Devon coasts cover more than 150 miles in total, and the works include upgraded walkways, landscaping and habitat improvements, Natural England said.

The works form part of a national programme to create a coastal footpath around the whole country and establish coastal access rights between the trail and mean low water.

The route adopts the existing South West Coast Path in Devon.

Once completed the KCIIIECP will be the longest managed coastal walking route in the world and the UK’s longest National Trail.

On the north coast the improved 75 mile (120km) section of KCIIIECP stretches from Combe Martin to Marsland Mouth.

On the south coast the section to have had works completed runs for 78 miles (125.5km) from Cremyll, at the Tamar estuary, to Kingswear.

The improvements were completed by Devon County Council with the support of the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA).

Lorna Sherriff, national trail officer for SWCPA, said: “It’s wonderful to see the investment along the coast path around Devon.

“It’s great to have this opened before the Christmas period so people can get out, connect with nature, and enjoy the improved coast path route.”