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Pick of the best bluebell walks on the Coast Path

Published on: 13th May 2016

Get a spring in your step this May with a breathtaking bluebell walk along the South West Coast Path. From Salcombe to Dartmouth, Lyme Regis to Exmoor, here's our pick of the best...

Shearings Hotel group partners with the Association

Published on: 5th May 2016

The Shearings Hotel Group, an award-winning UK-based hotel operator with hotels all along the South West Coast Path, has teamed up with the Association to help guests enjoy the coastline and offer great breaks for walkers.

BeachWise launced to provide online advice for visitors

Published on: 22nd April 2016

The Association has joined a partnership that has been formed to promote safe enjoyment of the South West’s beautiful beaches and clean bathing waters, with tips and advice for walkers.

South Hams Appeal Update

Published on: 19th April 2016

We are very happy to give this update on the work carried out as a direct result of the South Hams Appeal.

Undercliffs re-opened for Coast Path walkers

Published on: 7th April 2016

A popular stretch of the South West Coast Path has been reopened ahead of the main walking season, with a new route through Natural England’s Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve.

The pick of the best wildflower walks

Published on: 18th March 2016

Spring is the perfect time of year get out on to the South West Coast Path and see beautiful wild flowers in bloom. Here's our pick of the best...

Additional grant for storm damage repairs on the Coast Path

Published on: 8th March 2016

The South West Coast Path has been awarded an additional £130,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund for path improvements and repairs following severe storm damage in recent years...

Holywell is Top Dog for Walkies in the West

Published on: 4th March 2016

The North Cornwall coastline around Holywell has been chosen as the Top Dog Walk in the West in the annual South West Coast Path competition for dog lovers thanks to a black dog and its owner.

Royal Marine targets South West Coast Path record in Solo 630

Published on: 23rd February 2016

Plymouth Royal Marine Baz Gray, one of only two men to successfully re-enact Shackleton’s heroic voyage from Elephant Island to South Georgia, has set himself the challenge to complete the Coast Path in just 10 days.

Five of the best romantic walks for Valentine’s Day

Published on: 8th February 2016

Whether it’s a gentle clifftop stroll at sunset with views across golden sands or a windswept wander through woodland, there are few walks in the world to rival the romance of the South West Coast Path.