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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
Roseland peninsula improvement tells a fisherman’s tale
Published on: 28th November 2013
A stunning section of the South West Coast Path along the Roseland peninsula has been improved thanks to the Great South West Walk, RDPE and the National Trust.
£40K investment opens up Coast Path to wheelchair and pushchair users in time for Christmas
Published on: 26th November 2013
The completion of seven coastal access schemes along parts of the Coast Path, and the addition of 40 extra walks on the website means that thousands of people with limited mobility and pushchairs users are able to explore more of the region's stunning coastal scenery
