Coastal Wildbelt projects
case studies & impact
See how projects the length of England's coast are supporting nature recovery, widening access and strengthening communities.
A shared vision for our coast
Our projects are helping us deliver our vision of a coast where nature thrives and communities flourish – where people feel connected, the landscape is celebrated and anyone can enjoy its beauty, culture and opportunities.
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Flamborough Reedbed Restoration & Engagement Project
The project restored a rare soft cliff reedbed to improve wildlife habitat, involved volunteers in practical and educational activities to build skills and wellbeing, and installed interpretation to explain the reedbed’s importance, management, and species, helping increase understanding and connection to nature.
Deep Listening Lincolnshire
A research and development project supporting the Wilder Coast Collective to design more inclusive, resilient, community-led environmental initiatives. It identified barriers to engagement along the Lincolnshire coast, focusing on Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea, to improve future project delivery.
Create a Character: Wilder Coast Collective, Lincolnshire
An arts-based project using folklore and creative engagement to connect communities with the Lincolnshire coastline. Building on a scoping workshop, participants co-created a folklore character inspired by the native plant Viper’s Bugloss through a community-led session facilitated by ImageSkool.
Connecting Coast and Country
Connecting Coast and Country set out to improve links between East Devon’s coastal and inland walking routes. It identified clearer connections between the South West Coast Path and the East Devon Way, aiming to create more accessible routes and shorter circular walks for people of all ages and abilities.
A Moment in the Meadow
A Moment in the Meadow in Saltburn, encourages trail users to pause and connect with species-rich wildflower meadows along the National Trail. It supports pollinators, promotes wellbeing, and builds stronger care for local green spaces.
Biodiversity Benches
The installation of three biodiversity benches on the Kent Coast, filled with habitat materials for invertebrates, with integrated wildflower planters to support pollinators. The benches provide both valuable wildlife habitat and seating with views across the Thames Estuary.
Partner testimonials
We collaborate with landowners, farmers and local councils, with National Trails and National Landscapes, Wildlife Trusts, and with volunteer, arts organisations and holiday parks, to name but a few.
Together we’re driving and accelerating positive action around England’s coast to improve coastal access, support resilient, strengthened coastal communities and enhance our green and blue spaces. But don’t just take our word for it.
Have a project that could strengthen our coast, for people and nature?
Coastal Wildbelt is a growing network of partner-led projects, each different in focus and place but sharing one vision: a thriving, nature-rich coastline for everyone. If yours fits, we'd like to hear from you.