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South West Coast Path
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We are the charity that cares for, champions, and connects people to the South West Coast Path - England's longest National Trail.
#everymilematters

Image by Jon Lovejoy, Cellars Beach, South Devon
It’s Giving Tuesday — a day to celebrate every act of generosity 🫶
We’re so grateful for our volunteers, supportive businesses and all of you who donate or join as members. You make the South West Coast Path what it is. Explore ways to give back today: southwestcoastpath.org.uk/support-us
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This Green Friday, skip the sales and embrace the Trail. 🌿 Swap shop queues for awe-inspiring views on the South West Coast Path. Support this special natural asset 🫶 southwestcoastpath.org.uk/support-us/support-an-appeal

📷 Bossington - Gary Holpin
📷 Newlyn - Mark Gowan
📷 Hopes Nose - Robert Hughes
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It’s National Tree Week 🌳

We couldn’t let it pass without sharing two of the most-photographed trees from our archive. Can you guess where each one stands along the South West Coast Path? Drop your guesses below — and tell us which tree you’d walk to see first. 🥾

1.  📸Martin Cockayne
2.  📸Jon Rees
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🌳 It’s National Tree Week! We’ve picked favourite tree-and-trail shots from last year’s Photographer of the Year entries — from Hooken Cliffs’ lush greenery to recycled Christmas trees stabilising dunes at Widemouth Bay. 📸 2025 entries now open! Link in bio.
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Cloudy skies can be pretty spectacular ⛅

📷 Graham Smith
📍 Walking into the sunset at Ayrton Cove, South Devon
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Winter Community Walks in Cornwall ❄️🥾

Our Cornwall team led an NHS referral group on a 5-mile walk at Bedruthan Steps. A supportive mix of new and experienced walkers enjoyed stunning views and a blue-sky lunch stop at Porth Mear.

ℹ️ southwestcoastpath.org.uk/coast-path-connectors
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🥾 Andrea Mead's vivid account of the Bude to Crackington Haven walk makes you feel every step of this stunning, challenging stretch. 

Discover more 📖
🔗https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/11/14/bude-to-crackington-haven-adventures-on-the-south-west-coast-path/

📷 Helen Mcginnes
📷 Andrea Mead
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We’re lucky to work with businesses that love the Path as much as we do ❤️
Whirlwind Sports shares how the Path evokes community, connection and movement.

🔗https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/11/05/life-on-the-edge-living-and-working-beside-the-south-west-coast-path/

📷 Maddy Knowles
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Peaceful reflection on the Coast Path.
#lestweforget #RemembranceSunday

📷 Andrew Turner
📍West Pentire, Cornwall
November 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 
Extended until Sunday 23rd November!

📍The Arcade, Royal William Yard, Plymouth
🗓️ Until Sunday 23rd November
🕚 11am - 4pm daily
🔗https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/swcp-photo-exhibition/
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Heritage, history and hiking along the South West Coast Path

The iconic Crown engine houses cling to the cliffs at Botallack and can be viewed from the Trail. Located on the Tin Coast and part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.

📷 Sunset at Botallack by Jake Starr
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Stepping into the weekend and a new month of adventures on the South West Coast Path 👣
❤️🤎💚🩵🧡

📷 Andrew Turner
📍Bolberry Down, South Devon
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
There are a staggering 30,000 steps on the SWCP 😮

Our Step Up Appeal helps to fund essential maintenance and the replacement of steps. By donating, you will help us and our partners to keep you moving on the Trail. 

🔗https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/step-up

📷 Shaun Selley
📍Woolacombe
October 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🎨Inspired by The Coast – Ingrid Brown

💬The Coast Path is a place of renewal, both a sanctuary and studio - the energy of the Coast Path's inherent wild unpredictability sharpens my attention and clears my mind.

https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/10/24/inspired-by-the-coast-ingrid-brown/
October 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sunday Strolls🥾
It’s our favourite time of year when long beach walks can be enjoyed as part of the #SWCP experience. October is filled with stunning sunsets, windswept beaches, and the opportunity to wrap up warm for a bracing coastal walk. 

📷 Andrew Barrett
📍Mawgan Porth
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🗺️ International Friendship Trail Opens!
Jackie Randall from the Bruce Trail visited Wembury today to celebrate the twinning of the #SWCP Wembury to Cawsand section with the Bruce Trail section around Cape Chin, Ontario.

ℹ️https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/about-coast-path/international-trails/
October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
📣South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition travels to Plymouth!

📍The Arcade, Royal William Yard, Plymouth
🗓️ Friday 24 October - Sunday 2 November
🖼️ Artober - FREE ENTRY
🔗https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/swcp-photo-exhibition/

📷 Kimmeridge Bay by Richard Murray
Nature Category
October 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🌿✨ Happy #ExmoorDay! ✨🌿

Where the South West Coast Path meets wild cliffs, moorland hills, and ancient woods. 💚

Exmoor’s wild beauty is a reminder of why we protect, care for, and champion this incredible National Trail. 💚

📷Carrie-Ann Andrews
📍12 miles between Porlock Weir and Lynmouth
October 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🍁Is anyone else enjoying the beautiful autumn colours on the Coast Path? 

Head to our website for some weekend walking inspiration and discover our Autumn Ambles series. Each walk includes a map and route directions 🗺️

🥾Happy walking! 🥾

🔗https://bit.ly/SWCPautumnwalks

📷 West Cornwall
October 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
❓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
October 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🥾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
October 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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
October 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
👏 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
October 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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
October 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💨 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
October 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM