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Volunteers and rangers join forces to protect the Coast Path
Published on: 6th June 2017
On a beautifully sunny day in Abbotsbury, Dorset, a string of walkers are heading off on the South West Coast Path, as part of a Volunteer Day organised by the South West Coast Path Association.
South West Parliamentary Candidates Letter
Published on: 24th May 2017
In the run up to the general election, the Association has been actively reaching out to all parliamentary candidates in the South West to ensure that they are briefed about the insecurity of funding and the value of the South West Coast Path. Read the letter sent out from Director, Esther Person here for your information.
New Statue unveiled on Exmoor by BBC’s John Craven
Published on: 23rd May 2017
A new statue 'The Walker' was unveiled earlier this month by John Craven on the Coast Path at Lynmouth. It will be on BBC1’s Countryfile Diaries on 2nd June.
Having fun beside the sea for 630 miles no less!
Published on: 23rd May 2017
One of our recent entries in our fun 'Beside the Sea' photo competition was sent in by Susana Temple, who explains the story behind the pictures...
New digital tools help plan the perfect walking holiday on the South West Coast Path
Published on: 17th May 2017
Discover England’s South West Coast Path with a new free walks app for Apple and Android devices, and a range of themed itineraries to make booking a walking holiday easier than ever before – just in time to celebrate National Walking Month this May.
Iconic rock arch captured in rare snowy conditions
Published on: 11th May 2017
A spectacular image of the rock arch at Durdle Door in Dorset taken by a self-taught photographer has beaten hundreds of entrants to scoop the South West Coast Path’s annual photographic competition.
Winner of the top dog walk in the west is announced for national pet month
Published on: 28th April 2017
An image of a dog taking a rest, while on a walk between Hartland Point and Morwenstow on the north Devon coast, has resulted in this walk being chosen as the Top Dog Walk in the West...
The highs and lows of walking the Coast Path
Published on: 20th April 2017
The highlights of walking the South West Coast Path vary from one person to the next and for Jeff Cox, he describes it thus...
Hooked on the Path
Published on: 16th February 2017
A lifetime member of the Association shares his passion for the Path...
February Walk of the Month
Published on: 16th February 2017
Our February walk of the month is inspired by our calendar picture taken from Great Moluan Beach, looking towards Falmouth on the right and St Anthony Head Lighthouse
