Community Engagement: Summer Wrap Up
With the weather turning cooler and days becoming shorter, the Community Engagement team reflect on a busy summer. Despite some very hot days, the team have been leading walks and introducing more local communities to the beautiful South West Coast Path to groups that might not normally have the opportunity to get out, as well as those would benefit from the positive health and wellbeing impacts of walking the Path.
Inspired by the Coast: Joe Webster
This month’s Inspired by the Coast feature spotlights Devon artist Joe Webster, known as Feral, whose work is shaped by the wild landscapes of the South West coast. Blending street art and landscape painting, Joe explores connection, resilience and nature’s power, reflecting on how the South West Coast Path continues to inspire his creative vision.
Inspired by the Coast: Maggie Cochran
Discover the creative world of Cornish-based artist Maggie, whose stunning paintings are inspired by daily walks along the dramatic Cornish coastline. In this inspiring interview, Maggie shares how the changing light, shifting tides, wild coastal landscapes and powerful emotions she experiences by the sea shape her distinctive work in oil and cold wax.
On the Edge: Walking the South West Coast Path with Limited Sight
A selection of images entered into the 2025 SWCP Photographer of the Year Competition introduced us to one of our valuable members, Lena Welch, and her epic challenge to walk the South West Coast Path in stages. Friends and walk supporters captured some special moments on the Jurassic Coast section with one photograph being awarded a third place in the People and Path category of the competition. We are delighted to share Lena’s journey so far.
Summer Solstice, puffins and fairies
We have reached our longest day of light. A liminal time making way for extended possibilities to explore our natural world, and to reflect upon the abundance of wildlife along the South West Coast Path.
Behind the Lens III
A photo essay of the 2025 Photographer of the Year winning images PLUS the runner up images. Discover the story behind the lens and read about the photographers who have inspired our judges, and captured some truly stunning images of their time on the South West Coast Path in 2025.
