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Iconic rock arch captured in rare snowy conditions

Published on: May 11, 2017, 2:03 p.m.

A spectacular image of the rock arch at Durdle Door in Dorset taken by a self-taught photographer has beaten hundreds of entrants to scoop the South West Coast Path’s annual photographic competition.

Winner of the top dog walk in the west is announced for national pet month

Published on: April 28, 2017, 5:28 p.m.

An image of a dog taking a rest, while on a walk between Hartland Point and Morwenstow on the north Devon coast, has resulted in this walk being chosen as the Top Dog Walk in the West...

The highs and lows of walking the Coast Path

Published on: April 20, 2017, 4:44 p.m.

The highlights of walking the South West Coast Path vary from one person to the next and for Jeff Cox, he describes it thus...

Hooked on the Path

Published on: Feb. 16, 2017, 12:37 p.m.

A lifetime member of the Association shares his passion for the Path...

February Walk of the Month

Published on: Feb. 16, 2017, 12:25 p.m.

Our February walk of the month is inspired by our calendar picture taken from Great Moluan Beach, looking towards Falmouth on the right and St Anthony Head Lighthouse

Experience the landscape of love this Valentine’s Day

Published on: Feb. 14, 2017, 10:28 a.m.

What could be more romantic than a stroll through the West Country’s beautiful literary landscapes?

New year, new horizons - German and Dutch visitors attracted to the Coast Path

Published on: Jan. 13, 2017, 2:43 p.m.

The South West Coast Path Association is leading the way in marketing the region as a top tourism destination to overseas visitors, thanks to funding for a project to make it easier to book a walking holiday.

Preparations are in full swing for the Discover England's South West Coast Path project

Published on: Dec. 9, 2016, 1:24 p.m.

Preparations are in full swing for the Discover England's South West Coast Path project to attract the German and Dutch tourism markets to the region.