Latest News
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.
Coast Path Captured in the Best Light
Published on: 8th February 2016
A spectacular image of the cliffs at Burton Bradstock in Dorset taken by a keen local photographer has beaten hundreds of entrants to scoop the South West Coast Path’s annual photographic competition.
Plan your adventures on the South West Coast Path with the Complete Guide
Published on: 25th January 2016
The Complete Guide to walking the South West Coast Path has just been published by the South West Coast Path Association and includes all 630 miles of this stunning National Trail in a series of day walks
Rising tide of tourism on the South West Coast Path
Published on: 18th December 2015
Figures released today about the South West Coast Path show that walkers using England’s longest National Trail spent around £468m during 2014, an increase of almost 23% in the past five years.
Stunning exhibition of Coast Path on display on Exmoor
Published on: 2nd December 2015
An exhibition featuring winners of the South West Coast Path photo competition are currently on display on Exmoor,
all of which feature in the 2016 calendar.
