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New boardwalk at Polly Joke improves route for walkers
Published on: 12th August 2013
A section of the South West Coast Path, above Polly Joke beach in Cornwall, has been improved thanks to a combination of volunteer work and sponsorship funds from Parkdean Holidays.
A year in pictures along the South West Coast Path
Published on: 7th August 2013
The beauty of the South West Coast Path is revealed in the new 2014 calendar which goes on sale this month – making it the ideal Christmas gift for anyone with a passion for walking and the Great Outdoors.
Share Memories of Cornwall to appear on a postcard and more money can't buy prizes
Published on: 2nd August 2013
Visit Cornwall has launched an exciting new social media campaign for Summer 2013, sharing your memories of Cornwall with the chance to win prizes including your snapshot on a postcard!
Inspired by MOTY2013? Here's some do's and don't's from Katherine Davies, a professional photographer who considers herself a fully fledged modern-day motographer
Published on: 1st August 2013
Downas Cove route improved thanks to volunteers and fundraisers
Published on: 25th July 2013
Volunteers have stepped in to help improve a section of the South West Coast Path at Downas Cove, in Cornwall.
Explore the best of the South West coast with new rail trails
Published on: 16th July 2013
A new series of short break walking itineraries have been launched along the South West Coast Path that let the train take the strain out of travelling.
Join in with National Trails Geocaching weekend
Published on: 8th July 2013
The second weekend in July is National Trails Geocaching weekend. This the first of what will be an annual event and sees the launch of our new geocoins.
Improvements to Lantivet Bay Coast Path Complete
Published on: 1st July 2013
A popular section of the South West Coast Path, around Lantivet Bay near Fowey in Cornwall, is receiving some TLC thanks to the Great South West Walk.
Eric Wallis Memorial Staircase opens up at Plymouth’s Royal William Yard
Published on: 18th June 2013
A crucial gap in the South West Coast Path National Trail linking Devil’s Point Park to the Royal William Yard in Plymouth has been filled and the new route is officially open.
Highly acclaimed photographer to judge South West Coast Path annual photo competition
Published on: 18th June 2013
Award-winning photographer Ben Osborne, who specialises in wildlife and landscape photography, has been named as one of the judges for this year’s annual South West Coast Path photo competition.
