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Force of nature - a compelling image of Lyme Regis Cobb 

wins South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year 2023

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. 

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.   

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. 

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.

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. 

Churston Cove, which lies just West of Brixham, is a very popular section of the Torbay coastline enjoyed and loved by both locals and visitors. The route of the South West Coast Path runs along the back of the Cove but access along the National Trail heading Eastwards is up some steep terrain with a number of flights of steps. Over the years the steps have deteriorated and became very difficult to walk on this section. The South West Coast Path Association, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust and SWISCo worked together to fund the project which would improve the access to this wonderful area.

Take the Path to the Yard and enjoy 3 days of trail festivities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the South West Coast Path Association!