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We want you to help us to tell the story of a day in the life of the South West Coast Path. Our friends at Western Morning News have offered us a two page photo essay spread to include up to eight photographs with a 500 word editorial. We can do it ourselves of course but we know that you can do it even better! We're asking for help from Coast Path enthusiasts with photo journalism skills to produce this. 

Devon County Council yesterday completed work to re-open a section of Coast Path south of Thurlestone which had been closed since early 2013 when it was severed by a cliff fall. The new route follows the edge of the field, and whilst slightly longer than the original route retains stunning views along the coast.  

In July, August and September ten new Geocoins, one a week for ten weeks will be released. The first will coincide with the start of the National Trail Geocaching Week from 12th to 19th July. The last as part the Great South West Walks event 20^th to 28^th September.

The team behind this year’s Coast Path Photographic Competition is excited to announce that David Noton has agreed to come on board as their Professional Judge. 

With 100 stunning coastal walks to choose from, the Great South West Walks 2014 is now open for bookings.

These specially selected circular walks by the South West Coast Path Association, will take place across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset from 20th – 28th September.

South West Water and the South West Coast Path Association announce today that they are working together to ensure that the South West Coast Path is one of the best walks in the world for all to enjoy.

The South West Coast Path’s top five walks to the best hidden beaches

Today, the South West Coast Path Association launched a fundraising appeal for urgent repair works to the South West Coast Path between Dartmouth and Bantham, and to establish a fund for future path improvement projects in the South Hams.

This weekend sees the start of Boscastle Walking Week, followed by many more festivals and events taking place all along the coast throughout Spring and Summer.

The South West Coast Path National Trail is celebrating after revealing that the success of its three-year, Unlocking our Coastal Heritage project has paid off.