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South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition

Published on: 18th June 2024

SOUTH WEST COAST PATH PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION

Paddington Station, London – FREE ENTRY

3 - 30th July 2024

Sign Up and Step Out in support of the South West Coast Path

Published on: 29th April 2024

Sign Up and Step Out With the South West Coast Path Team during National Walking Month!

South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year 2023

Published on: 12th April 2024

Force of nature - a compelling image of Lyme Regis Cobb 

wins South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year 2023

Esplanade Hotel Joins Every Mile Matters Campaign

Published on: 10th April 2024

Photo by James Loveridge

Esplanade Hotel Joins Every Mile Matters Campaign

Our Every Mile Matters 2024 campaign has received support from a number of prominent sponsors across the South West, including St Austell Brewery as the campaign's headline sponsor and GWR as the Sustainable Transport sponsor. We are excited to be joined by Esplanade Hotel, a 4-star beachfront hotel located directly across from Fistral beach in Newquay, recognised as one of Cornwall’s most-loved destinations for families. 

South West Tourism Awards honour Julian Gray, SWCPA Director and the Coast Path with Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award

Published on: 22nd March 2024

SWCPA Director, Julian Gray, was honoured with an Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award at the recent South West Tourism Awards  at Exeter University’s Great Hall for the role he has played in helping to put the South West Coast Path centre stage as one of the region’s most important tourism and environmental assets over the last six years.   

Every Mile Matters

Published on: 13th March 2024

Photo by James Loveridge

Every Mile Matters for Path, People and Planet 

Leading South West businesses are stepping up to show their support for the region’s world-famous hiking trail, the South West Coast Path, as the South West Coast Path Association launches its Every Mile Matters campaign and Coast Path Challenge 2024. 

National Coastwatch to provide ‘Coast Path Passport’ stamping points along the South West Coast Path

Published on: 9th January 2024

The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) has become an official ‘Coast Path Passport’ stamping point partner, working with the charity which cares for the UK’s longest and most popular National Trail, the South West Coast Path.

New partnership with Great Western Railway will showcase the South West Coast Path and inspire new adventures

Published on: 18th December 2023

Wrapping up our 50th anniversary year!

Published on: 18th December 2023

As we reflect on an amazing 12 months, we want to say a massive thank you to our members, and everyone that has got involved, supported the charity, volunteered their time, sponsored our events, and raised funds to help us to care for, protect, and improve access to this world-class Trail today, and for future generations. 

Welcome to our New Volunteer Path Reps

Published on: 7th December 2023