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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.
£3 million boost for South Dorset Ridgeway
Published on: 18th June 2013
The historic and beautiful landscape of the South Dorset Ridgeway (the alternative SWCP route between West Bexington and Osmington Mills) is set to benefit from a major investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition
Published on: 17th June 2013
The South West Coast Path team is encouraging budding mobile phone photographers of all ages to capture a moment in time on the Coast Path as part of its Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition.
Improving the way from St Ives to Carbis Bay
Published on: 13th June 2013
A popular section of the South West Coast Path, between St Ives and Carbis Bay in Cornwall, is receiving some TLC thanks to the Great South West Walk.
Record numbers of endurance runners take on Classic Quarter
Published on: 12th June 2013
More than 400 ultra-marathon runners have braved thunderstorms and scorching sunshine to take on 44 punishing miles of rough and rugged terrain along the SW Coast Path between Lizard Pont and Land's End.
