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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

Fundraisers Help Improve South West Coast Path

Published on: 23rd November 2013

A popular section of the South West Coast Path, between Starehole Bay and Bolt Head in South Devon, is receiving some TLC thanks to donations from the Salcombe Coastal Marathon

Three cheers for the latest improvements on the Coast Path in Dorset!

Published on: 22nd November 2013

Coast Path resurfacing sponsored by Badger Ales and the South West Coast Path Association

£40K Dorset Legacy Trail project nears completion

Published on: 11th November 2013

New and engaging waymarks on the Dorset Coast that aim to encourage local people and visitors to explore the natural environment and improve access between Weymouth and Portland are nearing completion.

Cliff fall at Basset's Cove near Portreath

Published on: 5th November 2013

Update: The Coast Path has now been reopened with a slight diversion at Bassets Cove (between Portreath and Godrevy Head in West Cornwall) following a cliff fall last weekend that severed part of the Coast Path.