Latest News
Step up to a new Challenge on the South West Coast Path
Published on: 19th May 2015
The South West Coast Path Association will be at the Devon County Show this week launching the South West Coast Path Challenge, a new event taking place throughout October 2015.
New record set for completing the South West Coast Path
Published on: 23rd April 2015
A new record has been set for completing all 630 miles of the South West Coast Path after Patrick Devine-Wright made it in 14 days 8 hours and 2 minutes, shaving 7 hours off the previous record.
A Walking Festival in South Devon is set for May
Published on: 21st April 2015
The Dartmouth Steam Railway, First Great Western and the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership have joined forces to launch a new South Devon Walking Festival which will take place between 9th and 17th May.
Cliff fall near Bantham, South Devon
Published on: 26th March 2015
Following a cliff fall on Sunday 22 March 2015, the Coast Path has been temporarily diverted approximately 10 metres inland of its old route. Devon County Council have been monitoring the area and are in discussions with Thurlestone Golf Club with a view to formalising a permanent alternative route. The Golf Club's help in quickly providing an alternative route is much appreciated.
Top dog walk on the north Cornwall coast is a winner
Published on: 19th March 2015
A dog-friendly walk from Padstow to Harlyn Bay in Cornwall has been voted the best in the west in the third annual Top dog walk competition run by the South West Coast Path.
Beginner’s luck for Coast Path competition winner
Published on: 20th January 2015
A spectacular image of Chapman’s Pool in Dorset has beaten hundreds of entrants to scoop the South West Coast Path’s annual photographic competition.
South West Coast Path is named one of the world’s top ten long-distance trails
Published on: 16th January 2015
The South West Coast Path ranks alongside the Great Himalayan Trail as one of the world’s most awe-inspiring hikes, according to a CNN Travel guide.
Top Walking Holidays with your Four Legged Friend
Published on: 12th December 2014
To celebrate the best of the west’s dog walks, the South West Coast Path, with the backing of Your Dog Magazine, are asking dog owners for the third year running to vote for one of 18 special walks all around the path. Find out more about walking with your dog on the Coast Path and where some of the best places are to walk and stay at while you're here.
West Cornwall provides a beautiful backdrop for Coastal Photography
Published on: 1st December 2014
There is a month to go until entries close for the South West Coast Path photographic competition. David Noton, an award winning landscape and travel photographer and this year’s competition judge, tells us why he is especially fond of taking photographs in West Cornwall in the winter. Enter the competition HERE
Join in and Celebrate an Award Winning Link on the South West Coast Path
Published on: 23rd October 2014
On Friday 24 October, you can join RIBA for a celebratory talk that will give you an insight into the design and build of the Gillespie Yunnie Architects’ staircase at Royal William Yard, Plymouth. This filled a gap in the South West Coast Path, bringing walkers around the Stonehouse peninsula for the first time. Online booking: http://royal-william-yard.eventbrite.co.uk
