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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 10h

❓What’s the toughest stretch of the South West Coast Path❓

The answer often given is Hartland Quay to Bude — 15.2 wild miles of high cliffs, relentless climbs and jaw-dropping views. You’ll ascend the Matterhorn before reaching Bude! ⛰️

➡️ southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/145

📷 Steph Bloor

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 2d

🥾Sunday Strolls on the Coast Path at Portland 🥾

Our 3.5-mile circular walk is a perfect way to explore this rocky isle and view the 18-mile shingle bar of Chesil Beach and the causeway linking Portland to the mainland.

🔗https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/618/

📷 Carmia Seagreen

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 4d

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, our Coast Path Connector team reflects on the impact of our walking programme on the people who have joined us.

🔗https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/10/08/world-mental-health-day-reflections/

📷 Exmouth by Pete Hemington
📷 Torbay
📷 Morwenstow

South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 6d

👏 We are thrilled to share that @TheDavidEllisCharity, with whom we've been working as part of Coast Path Connectors, was recently awarded bronze in the Health and Wellbeing category of the English Veterans Awards.

📷 Coast Path Connecter walk with the David Ellis Charity
📍Swyre Head, Dorset

South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 7d

The 2025 South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year competition is now open for entries!

Please share or tag a friend that you think should enter!

Find Out More and How to Enter
🔗https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/photographer-of-the-year

📷 Pete Courtis
📍Rinsey

South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 11d

💨 Storm Amy has arrived with a Yellow Wind Warning for the SW

Stay Safe on the Coast - take extra care
🌧️ Check forecasts and tides.
🌊 Beware of large waves and walking near cliffs.
🐾 Know your route and keep dogs on leads.
🆘 In an emergency call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

📷 Nicky Haywood

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 12d

Today is National Poetry Day, and we are delighted to share a coastal collaboration between artist Jane Colquhoun and poet Amanda Griffin, inspired by observing hikers walking the Dorset #SWCP.

✍️ https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/10/02/inspired-by-the-coast-national-poetry-day/

South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 16d

It's #WorldRiversDay, and we have a blog by the Voices of Water Foundation, campaigning for better protection of the Rivers and Rias (drowned river valleys) in England.

✍️ https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/09/26/world-rivers-day/

📷 Camel Estuary by Abbi Pitt
📷 Heddon River by Tracey Babb

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 18d

What a place to watch the sunset 💛☀️🧡

📍Croyde Beach, North Devon
📷 Shaun Selley

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 19d

Inspired by the Coast: Maria Treseder

Storm or sunshine, the coast inspires. I soak up the sights around me as I walk, breathing them in so they become part of me, waiting to be released when I start drawing.

✍️ https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/09/25/inspired-by-the-coast-maria-treseder/

South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 22d

To celebrate the Autumn Equinox, we are sharing this beautiful photo of last year’s Harvest Moon.

📷 James Loveridge
📍Eype Beach, Dorset

#autumn #autumnequinox #southwestcoastpath #swcp #eypebeach #dorset #fullmoon #harvestmoon #harvest

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 24d

5 Family Walks in North Devon 👣

In our guest blog, Oliver & Alice from Cottages on the Coast, a Way Maker business, share their favourite walks on the #SWCP.

🔗https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/09/17/5-family-walks-in-north-devon/

📷 Callum Gee 📍Heddon's Mouth
📷 Shaun Selley 📍Croyde Beach

South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 25d

Our Coast Path Connectors walk leader training has received accreditation from the @outdoor-learning.bsky.social

Find out more in our news article www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/about-coast-...

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 29d

Last week, Dr Sam Hughes, Cornwall Geologist, joined our Coast Path Connector walk at Godrevy for a fascinating walk of discovery, unearthing the geological history of the rocks in the area.

Thanks for the new rocky perspective on the landscape and environment of the South West Coast Path.

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Sep 5

What's your favourite season on the Coast Path? 🌱☀️🍂❄️

📷 Gillian Thomas 📍 Man O'War Bay
📷 Stefania Obialero 📍 Godrevy Lighthouse
📷 Scott Fisher 📍 Wheal Coates
📷 Graham Smith 📍 Ayrton Cove

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Jun 13

Summer is coming ☀️

Beautiful capture by Scott Fisher, Cornish Drone Photography.

Who else wants to dive into the water after a walk on the #southwestcoastpath?

📍Mother Ivey’s Bay, Cornwall

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · May 10

Our Path Liaison meeting in magical Tintagel was followed by a walk along a beautiful stretch of coast path with far reaching views along the coastline. #coastpath #swcp

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Mar 19

Spring colours on the South West Coast Path 💙💛💚

📍Praa Sands, Cornwall

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Feb 26

Heddon Valley on the Exmoor coast is striking in its beauty. A steep climb to the top is rewarded with magnificent views ⛰️

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Jan 31

Improvement works on the Marsland Mouth to Newquay (75 mile) stretch of the South West Coast Path, are now complete and include new steps, bridges, gates and signage, designed to make walking this stunning section of Coast Path an even better experience.
📷 Porthcothan by Cornwall Council

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Jan 24

This week we had the pleasure of filming with @francetv.bsky.social as we walked along the #swcp at Land’s End. We talked about the benefits of walking, the history of the Coast Path, and the work we do at the charity to protect and improve the Path.

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Dec 12

Some of our team were lucky to attend a special preview screening of The Salt Path – very exciting! Without giving away any spoilers, we thought Raynor Winn’s memoir has been beautifully brought to life on screen. It was a joy to see the #SWCP depicted in all its breathtaking beauty.

#thesaltpath

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Dec 4

The Salt Path 🎥

The newly released trailer has us buzzing with excitement and anticipation, capturing the essence of Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir in the most moving way. We can’t wait to see this extraordinary journey unfold on film!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ7R...

THE SALT PATH | Official Trailer | In cinemas 2025

YouTube video by Black Bear UK

www.youtube.com

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · Nov 27

Winter walks on the South West Coast Path 💙🌊

#swcp #connecttonature #coastalviews

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