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South West Coast Path scoops top honour at South West Tourism Excellence Awards
Published on: 31st January 2014
The South West Coast Path National Trail has been awarded the prestigious “Outstanding Contribution to Tourism” title at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2013-14.
New research reveals economic value of the South West Coast Path
Published on: 27th January 2014
Figures released today by the South West Coast Path team show that walkers using England’s longest National Trail spent around £436m during 2012, an increase of almost 15% in the past three years.
Path diversion: Plymouth
Published on: 22nd January 2014
The section of Coast Path below the road between Jennycliff and Bovisand on the eastern edge of Plymouth is closed whilst work is underway to replace a large timber staircases along the route. This work should be complete by the end of March 2014.
Stunning shot of Land’s End wins top spot in photo competition
Published on: 16th January 2014
A spectacular image of Land’s End in Cornwall by a keen amateur photographer has beaten hundreds of entrants to scoop the South West Coast Path’s annual photographic competition.
Path diversion: Appledore
Published on: 7th January 2014
Due to recent storm damage a short section of path has been closed / diverted at Appledore in North Devon.
Voting opens for the Top Dog Walk in the West competition
Published on: 6th January 2014
The second annual competition to find the best dog walk along the South West Coast Path has been launched this week backed by the Kennel Club’s access advisor Stephen Jenkinson...
Re-routed section of the Coast Path at Beer opens
Published on: 19th December 2013
A section of the South West Coast Path in Beer which had to be re-routed due to a massive landslip last year has been opened.
A Great Result For The Great South West Walk
Published on: 19th December 2013
The South West Coast Path Association has more than doubled the original target of securing £250,000 to improve the South West Coast Path, reaching an astounding total of £640,000.
Footprints Lead The Way To The South West Coast Path
Published on: 6th December 2013
The Coast Path at Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore, has become easier to follow and enjoy thanks to sponsorship from HolidayCottages.co.uk and the Great South West Walk
£277K investment to fix ‘missing link’ in Coast Path ensures safety of Devon walkers
Published on: 5th December 2013
Safety has been ensured for walkers with a major Coast Path route improvement in North Devon to avoid a dangerous section of road between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe
