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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.
Path improvement starts at Watermouth Bay
Published on: 6th September 2013
Work will start on the A399 at Watermouth Bay (near Combe Martin in North Devon) on Monday 9th September to provide a missing link on the South West Coast Path.
Walk this way for the inaugural Land's End Walking Weekend
Published on: 5th September 2013
The inaugural Land’s End Walking Weekend is to take place from 28-29 September, co-organised by the South West Coast Path Association to highlight the natural beauty that surrounds this well-known attraction.
Section of Coast Path is made safer thanks to sponsors
Published on: 3rd September 2013
A popular section of the South West Coast Path, around Ayrmer Cove in South Devon, which had become narrow due to erosion has been widened...
Pendower Beach on the Roseland Peninsula benefits from improvements
Published on: 22nd August 2013
A beautiful section of the South West Coast Path, near Pendower Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, is receiving a series of improvements...
Discover the beauty of the South West Coast Path through a series of new walking guides
Published on: 20th August 2013
The heart of the South West Coast Path is revealed in a series of four walking guides that take in short circular routes between Plymouth and Padstow.
South Devon coastline improved for summer visitors
Published on: 19th August 2013
The thousands of visitors walking the South Devon coastline this summer are benefiting from several improvement projects as part of the South West Coast Path 40th Anniversary.
