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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.

Motographer of the year 2013 Winner announced!

Published on: 31st October 2013

A surreal and captivating image of one of Cornwall’s favourite spots – and the setting for the popular TV series Doc Martin – has won the South West Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition, designed to capture a moment in time.

Help from a local business funds coast path improvements in South Devon

Published on: 25th October 2013

Gara Rock, a new holiday complex of apartments, cottages, spa and restaurant near East Portlemouth, has funded improvements to a popular stretch of the South West Coast Path at Seacombe Sands.

South West Coast Path Made More Accessible At Lansallos

Published on: 25th October 2013

Access to the South West Coast Path, at Lansallos village near Polperro, has been improved thanks to funding from the Rural Development Fund for England (RDPE) and donations from the South East Cornwall Walking Festival.

Wildlife and nature photography masterclass on the South West Coast Path

Published on: 24th October 2013

Award-winning photographer Ben Osborne, a former winner of The Wildlife Photographer of the Year, shares his top five tips for photographing nature and wildlife on the Coast Path