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Photo credit: by Owain Davis, Exmoor

We’re celebrating a wonderful boost for the South West Coast Path, thanks to our long-standing partners at Macs Adventure. Their recent donation of £6,417 is a fantastic contribution towards the future of our beloved National Trail, and we couldn’t be more grateful. This funding will go directly into path improvements scheduled for 2026, helping ensure the Trail remains world-class for everyone who walks it.

We are absolutely thrilled that the Trailblazer Walk film, documenting our epic 55 day 630 mile walking relay in 2023, that celebrated our 50^th anniversary, is a finalist in the charity film category of the 2025 Big Syn International Film Festival – the world’s biggest sustainability film festival. 

The charity has been working hard to deliver and refine our community walk leader training, as part of our Coast Path Connectors programme. This training has now been recognised and accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL)

Coast Path Connectors walkers in Ringstead

This autumn, the charity's Community Engagement team have put together a series of weekend walks. These are aimed at people who cannot make our weekday community walks, due to work or caring commitments and would like to benefit from a supported walk for health and wellbeing.

The charity hosted a busy two days on the 6th – 7th June, in and around Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City. The events and activities celebrated the South West Coast Path National Trail, and the people who make a difference and help us to care for, connect communities and champion this incredible natural asset. 

The South West Coast Path Association Celebrates the Launch of the Salt Path Film 

• Coast Path Forum Event – sharing inspiring transformative journeys along the Path 
• Special Fundraising Screenings 
• World Trails Day Walk Event 

6^th  – 7^th  June, 2025

South West Coast Path Association volunteers, Sharon Hosgood and Hilary Dinsdale, represented the Association to celebrate the King's Award for Voluntary Service that was awarded to the charity's volunteers. 

It's the second year of our partnership with Great Western Railway and we are thrilled to present the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the iconic Paddington Station.

We have introduced a new 'Donate a Refreshment' option in our Shop. For £4 you can now donate to cover the cost of a refreshment stop for participants on our Coast Path Connectors (CPC) community walks.

A tranquil image of life on the Coast Path

wins South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year 2024

Jasmin Fernholz, a photographer from Germany has been named the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year 2024.  Jasmin’s image captures the calm and tranquillity of walking the South West Coast Path at sunset on a warm summer’s day. The magical light and colour highlight the beauty of nature and a peaceful moment of solitude.

The winning photograph beat tough competition from over 1,700 entries that included photographers from across the globe, showing how much the South West Coast Path attracts international visitors. Jasmin not only enjoys the coveted title but wins a 2-night stay at St Austell Brewery’s The Pier House, Charlestown and 2 return train tickets courtesy of sponsors Great Western Railway.