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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.

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.