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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
Coast Path at Lulworth Ranges Improved
Published on: 9th October 2013
A popular section of the South West Coast Path, between Lulworth and Kimmeridge in Dorset, has been improved...
A Change of Scenery for Coast Path Walkers
Published on: 4th October 2013
A popular section of the South West Coast Path, just east of the Monkey Sanctuary near Looe in Cornwall is to be re-routed along a more scenic stretch of National Trust land and locally-owned woodland
Funding helps to unlock our coastal heritage
Published on: 27th September 2013
Some well known historic buildings on the South Devon coast will be getting a stitch in time as conservation work gets underway to protect them.
The UK’s first digital fingerpost signs point the way for a new generation of walkers
Published on: 26th September 2013
The South West Coast Path is pioneering the use of new mobile phone technology to make it easier for people to search for local walks on the go. New signs which have a QR code and Near Field Communication (NFC) chip are being added to existing wooden sign posts at key car parks along the Coast Path
Challenge For Charity Raises Funds For Coast Path
Published on: 19th September 2013
A stunning section of the South West Coast Path, between Porthmoina and Rosemergy, has been improved thanks to a challenge for charity from Contours Walking Holidays
Prominent coastal battery restored thanks to £71k funding grant
Published on: 13th September 2013
Extensive work to restore the Second World War coastal battery at St Anthony’s Head in Cornwall has been completed in time for Heritage Open Days this weekend.
